Makers of the epic, mythological epic Ramayana revealed their trailer today during the Brahma Muhurat, giving the much-awaited glimpse into the world of the mythological experiences.The trailer introduces Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Yash as Ravana in the pivotal characters of the film.
The opening shows Ravana arriving at a palace and knocking on its massive doors, only to receive a hostile welcome. Unfazed, he responds with brute force and declares that it is the beginning of Ravana Raj. As fear spreads among gods and kings over the darkness that lies ahead, Lord Vishnu is reborn on earth as Prince Ram, the son of Ayodhya’s king, Dasharath.
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The trailer then follows Ram’s early journey as he fights the demons to protect his people, standing alongside his younger brother Lakshman, played by Ravi Dubey. The story soon shifts to one of the defining moments of the Ramayana. A promise made to Queen Kaikeyi, played by Lara Dutta, forces King Dasharath to send Ram into an exile of 14 years. While refusing to stay behind, Sita accompanies Ram on his difficult journey, setting the stage for the events to follow.
Unlike the teaser, the trailer keeps the attention on the kingdoms of Ayodhya and Lanka, highlighting their grandeur through elaborate sets and rich visuals. It also cuts on the mythical creatures and fantastical elements, choosing instead to focus on the central characters and the emotional weight of the story.
The dialogues, performances and overall dramatic tone make the trailer a much stronger introduction than the teaser, which had drawn criticism for its visual effects.While there are no visuals of Lord Hanuman in the trailer, mixed reactions have been sprouting on the internet as to where is Sunny Deol.
Overall, the trailer promises a more grounded yet visually retelling attempts of India’s one of the most celebrated mythological epics.
A section of social media users also could not stop praising the trailer, calling it one of the most virtually impressive projects to come out in the Indian cinema. One user, taking to X, wrote, “Excellent VFX- Top notch visuals- Grand background score- Superb colour grading #Ramayana Trailer is not just a trailer–it’s absolute cinema.” Another felt the trailer was much bigger than a promotional video and wrote, “This isn’t just a trailer, it is a statement from the Indian cinema.”But not everyone liked the trailer launch.
A few viewers felt that the trailer didn’t justify the enormous budget and expectations surrounding the film. On this one user wrote, “Honestly abhi tak nahi lag raha 4000 cr kahin lage hai (Honestly, it does not seem like a ₹4000 crore movie till now)! Namit Malhotra is responsible for setting up expectations so high and then disappointing.”Ranbir Kapoor as Ram also received divided views as the fans gave mixed reactions on his portrayal as Lord Rama. While several praised his calm and restrained performance, others were unconvinced by his dialogue delivery.
With the trailer generating both excitement and debate, all eyes are now on the film’s release to see whether the cast can live up to the immense expectations associated with portraying Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Ravana—figures that occupy a deeply revered place in Indian culture and mythology.