The first reactions to Nitesh Tiwari‘s much-awaited ‘Ramayana‘ trailer are slowly trickling in, and they are overwhelmingly positive.Ahead of the global release of the ‘Ramayana’ trailer, several filmmakers and industry insiders who attended a special screenings in New Delhi and Mumbai, have praised the film’s scale, visual effects and performances, calling it a ‘landmark moment’ for Indian cinema.Among the first to share their reactions were directors Siddharth Anand and Atlee, both of whom took to their social media handles to applaud the trailer featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita.
Siddharth Anand reviews ‘Ramayana’
‘Pathaan’ director Siddharth Anand took to his handle late Tuesday nght to share that the trailer is a grand cinematic spectacle that exceeded expectations. Sharing his thoughts on X, he wrote, “Ramayana trailer! Expect the world, and you shall not be disappointed! Yes it’s GRAND, it’s SPECTACULAR! And. Its heart is absolutely in the right place! Watched it twice to soak it all in. Yet wanted more. Can’t wait for Diwali!”
Atlee calls Yash ‘lethal’, Ranbir ‘stunning’
Filmmaker Atlee was equally impressed, praising producer Namit Malhotra’s vision and Nitesh Tiwari’s direction. He wrote, “Absolutely blown away by the #Ramayana trailer! What a vision by @NamitMalhotra sir and what incredible craft from @niteshtiwari22 sir. @TheNameIsYash bro looks unbelievably lethal, Ranbir Kapoor bro is stunning, and @Sai_Pallavi92 is ethereal. Every frame feels grand, fresh, and magical. Wishing the entire team blockbuster. This looks truly epic!”
‘Ramayana’ trailer early Twitter reviews
Several trade analysts and film commentators who attended the exclusive screenings, collectively agreed that the trailer is ‘Spectacular’. One reviewer wrote, “Watched the trailer of #Ramayana in 3D, and there’s just one word to describe it: SPECTACULAR. This 4-minute trailer – called #PrathamSankalp – leaves you absolutely mesmerised… The presentation, scale, visuals, VFX, and the background score are simply breathtaking... #Ramayana looks every bit like a global cinematic spectacle.The casting looks spot on… #RanbirKapoor, as Lord Rama, exudes divinity, grace, and strength… #Yash, as Ravana, is simply astounding… I won’t reveal more – no spoilers here… Wait for the trailer to be officially unveiled on [Friday] 24 July 2026.Visionary producer #NamitMalhotra and director #NiteshTiwari have ensured that every frame reflects passion, precision, and uncompromising craftsmanship.”Another who watched the trailer in 3D at Bharat Mandapam noted “Watched the #Ramayana trailer in 3D at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, a couple of days ago. The trailer will be released to the public on 24 July.The casting is spot on, and the colour palette and overall visual identity feel authentically Indian. Artificial-looking and overly Western-style elements have been kept to a minimum.It’s a spectacular trailer. Ranbir Kapoor is perfect as Lord Rama, while Yash is terrific as Ravana. Sai Pallavi delivers a graceful and convincing portrayal of Sita.The visuals, music, and VFX are truly world-class. Can’t wait for the film to hit theatres on 8 November.”
‘Indian cinema at its glorious peak’
Another early reaction hailed the trailer as one of the finest achievements in Indian filmmaking. The tweet read, “Spectacular. Breathtaking. Incredible. Indian Cinema at its glorious peak in the world. Overwhelmed with the trailer of @malhotra_namit and @niteshtiwari22’s magnum opus #Ramayana Having grown up on Amar Chitra Katha comics, to see such an epic story unfolding on a visually stunning & VFX-enriched level on the large screen is mindboggling! Ramayana will be seen & loved across the world. Children & adults alike. The cast is perfect.”Yet another wrote, “The #Ramayana 3D trailer is nothing short of spectacular! Grand visuals, breathtaking VFX, powerful performances, and an epic cinematic scale promise a landmark experience. #RanbirKapoor as Lord Rama & #Yash as Ravana look phenomenal. Releasing Diwali 2026 worldwide.”
‘Ramayana’ trailer to release publicly on July 24
The trailer, which has so far been screened exclusively for select members of the media and film fraternity, is set to be unveiled publicly on July 24.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, ‘Ramayana’ stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Adinath Kothare as Bharat, Nitish Sharma as Shatrughan, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, Shobana as Kaikesi, Chetan Hansraj as Sumali, Anupam Kher as Jatayu, Kajal Aggarwal as Queen Mandodari, Faisal Malik as Kumbhakarna, Mukesh Tiwari as Agastya Muni and Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha.The film has been mounted on a massive scale with music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, and is being positioned as one of the biggest cinematic adaptations of the Indian epic.
