Viewers on X are furious after seeing the Ramayana teaser, calling out messy editing, overused CGI, and chaotic action scenes. Many say the film feels more like a flashy fantasy than a faithful retelling of the epic.
Screengrab from the teaser
Fans are divided as the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram goes live on Hanuman Jayanti. From visuals to CGI choices, the teaser is leaving everyone talking, some in awe, others in frustration.
Bollywood’s biggest upcoming spectacle, ‘Ramayana’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by Namit Malhotra, finally teased the audience with its first glimpse on April 2, coinciding with Hanuman Jayanti. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, with Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol in key roles.
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Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared his excitement on Twitter, calling the glimpse “breathtaking” and adding, “It’s not just a glimpse, it’s a divine experience…#Ramayana is for generations to come.” He praised Ranbir’s performance: “#RanbirKapoor exudes grace, divinity, and strength. Stunning visuals, groundbreaking VFX, and an electrifying background score — this glimpse is simply spectacular.”
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“Man, this Ramayana teaser just hit different — like a punch to the soul. Those visuals? Pure heartbreak wrapped in gold. Blue skin glowing under thunderous skies, bow drawn like it’s pulling fate itself.”
“There is nothing #RanbirKapoor can’t do. Everyone just bow down to the biggest superstar of this generation.”
“They cooked, visually treat! #RanbirKapoor as #Rama was perfect. Hope they improve render, CGI, VFX till release date.”
Man, this Ramayana teaser just hit different—like a punch to the soul.Those visuals? Pure heartbreak wrapped in gold.The way the cosmos cracks open,blue skin glowing under thunderous skies, bow drawn like it’s pulling fate itself #Ramayana2026 #RanbirAsRama #NiteshTiwariMagic https://t.co/KB9Z4wrl5N
— SHAIB MALIK (@shaibmalik1319) April 2, 2026
There is Nothing #RanbirKapoor can’t doEveryone Just Bow Down to the Biggest Superstar of this Generation #Ramayana pic.twitter.com/4NdzsT2yEq
— ️ (@Era_of_Ranbir) April 2, 2026
They Cooked , Visually Treat ! #Ranbhirkapoor as #Rama was perfect Hope they improve Render, CGI, VFX till release date Seated for it #Ramayana https://t.co/HNqiD5D2Ta
— ♠️ (@Prithvi_Raj1186) April 2, 2026
As always with hype-heavy releases, the Internet split in two. Several viewers called out the teaser’s visual and conceptual choices:
Man expected more. Barring 5-6 frames which are exceptional, everything else is mid. Some shots are comparable to Adipurush. Ranbir as Rama is a Mismatch. AI usage is very clear. Won’t work in in Hollywood. Hope it turns out to be good.#Ramayana https://t.co/YwEvGvMsrJ
— NK (@TheKottary) April 2, 2026
Utter Disappointment
I had high hopes for this movie, but after seeing the glimpse, I’m totally let down. It seems like they’re attempting to create another Adipurush all over again. Several scenes look AI-generated, and the VFX/CGI quality elsewhere is pathetic. No idea where… https://t.co/1CgMqdORJp— Deepika Sharma (@Deepika_shrma18) April 2, 2026
What the hell is this. The edit of this teaser is just ridiculous. Random shots were clipped. Not a single goosebumps or wow shot in it. CGI is poor even the vfx looks flat. No visual depth is some scenes. Didn’t like the cinematography at all. Hope they’ll fix it. JAI SHRI RAM. https://t.co/c30rTdP8Ca
— Nikhil Thakur (@nikthakur303) April 2, 2026
The teaser is undeniably ambitious, featuring scenes of cosmic battles, glowing blue skins, and larger-than-life action sequences. While some call it “a punch to the soul,” others see it as a visual mismatch, comparing it unfavourably to ‘Adipurush’.
Interestingly, the teaser also shows unexpected elements: a flying axe, a tree-flipping stunt, and snow-laden fight sequences which have left traditionalists scratching their heads. The question arises: is ‘Ramayana’ trying to modernise the epic, or simply chasing cinematic wow-factors at the cost of authenticity?
Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Ram has been polarising. Fans praise his grace and intensity, claiming he embodies divinity and strength.
Critics, however, feel that his portrayal, combined with stylised action sequences, turns the revered character into a Bollywood hero in a high-budget fantasy.
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