Ramayana trailer: What clicked, what not with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi's film on social media
The Ramayana trailer, produced by Namit Malhotra with a budget of ₹4000 crore, was released on July 31, 2026, and sparked widespread social media reactions.
Yash's portrayal of Ravana received positive feedback, including his backstory with Indra Dev and Kuber.
The trailer incorporated audience feedback from the April teaser, with improvements in lighting, VFX creature design, and background details.
Casting of Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpankha intrigued audiences about her character arc.
Some criticized the film's use of green screen over real locations, and outfits were deemed too modern for the era.
Story angle
Center
Near the middle: closer to straight reporting, less party-line spin.
About how the story is framed, not whether the facts are true.
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Center
Mixed factuality
