this’RamayanaThe trailer, which fans have been waiting for all year, finally went live at 4:15am on July 30, and despite multiple leaks and delays, it ticked all the boxes.After the release, Indian fans who woke up early to watch the trailer shared their praise for the leading actor on social media. Ranbir KapoorPortrait of Lord Rama and YashTransformed into the villain Ravana.The first trailer for the two-part epic, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, offers the first look at the eternal battle between good and evil. The four-minute-and-nine-second clip showcases stunning visuals, emotional moments and legendary action sequences that resonated with audiences.In addition to the scale of the movie, the performances of the two leading actors have also become the biggest topic on the Internet.
Fans hail Ranbir Kapoor as ‘RAMbir’
Playing the dual role of Lord Rama and Parshu Ram, Ranbir Kapoor won over fans with his calm screen presence, expressive eyes and majestic portrayal of the revered deity. Within minutes of the trailer being released, social media platforms were flooded with posts affectionately calling the actor ‘RAMbir’, with some users praising how naturally he embodies the character.One fan wrote: “Now I understand why they chose Ranbir Kapoor. There is a calmness to his performance that makes it feel effortless.”Another user posted, “This is the best career change for Ranbir Kapoor. We can call him RAMbir now.”Someone else wrote, “#RanbirKapoor will be playing the avatar of both Parshu Ram and Shri Ram! The theater will be transformed into a temple! This scene will eat food!!!”Another said: “#Ramayana will go down in history as the ATG of Indian cinema and #RanbirKapoor will rule the industry.”“Without a doubt #Ramayana will be the best Hindu mythological film ever made. #YashBOSS as Ravana kills the trailer and #RanbirKapoor as Prabhu Sri #Ram has a blend of performances. Best trailer and best BGM. High repeat value,” read one tweet, while another tweeted another perfect RAM #Raoor plays a perfect RAMY Ravana Much more energetic than I expected from the trailer, I really enjoyed it.Lord Rama’s dialogues win hearts“MAI APNI SITA KO VAPAS LAAUNGA,” said fans as they posted a clip from the end of the trailer, where Ravana looks back at Sita in his Pushpaka Vimana, while Rama picks up his bow and arrow and vows to bring Sita back.
Yash charms fans with Ravana performance
If Ranbir’s understated performance leaves a lasting impression, Yash’s Ravana ensures that every scene he performs leaves a lasting impact. The Kannada superstar makes a strong entrance in the trailer, exuding menace, authority and regal arrogance. His elaborate costumes, tall stance, and intense expressions make fans root for one of mythology’s most iconic adversaries on rare occasions.A social media user wrote: “The trailer of Ramayana has been released and Ranbir Kapoor looks amazing. But the trailer seems to highlight LaVine’s character even more. “Another said: “This man will turn theaters into stadiums.”Someone else said: “Yash’s Ravana is terrifying in the best possible way. Powerful in every frame.”Another fan shared: “If there was a perfect cast for Ravana, it would be Yash. His screen presence is unmatched.”
Fans were blown away by the visual effects
Apart from the performances of the lead actors, audiences also appreciated the film’s visual effects and production design from producer Namit Malhotra’s team. Fans wrote: “Namit Malhotra, we owe you an apology. We are not familiar with your game!”With its vast landscapes, meticulous recreation of Lanka and spectacular battle scenes that rival international fantasy epics, many call Ramayana one of the most visually ambitious Indian films ever made. “This is exactly how I wanted to see Ramayana on the big screen,” one fan commented, while another said, “The visuals are unreal. Indian cinema presented to the world.”Many also praised the background score Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.The trailer also adds to the excitement for the supporting cast, including Sai Pallavi Starring Sunny Deol as Sita as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana, fans are eager to see their complete performances on the big screen.Going by the early response, Ramayana is now one of the most anticipated films.
