The first reactions to Nitesh Tiwariit is highly anticipatedRamayanaThe trailers are slowly coming in and are overwhelmingly positive.Ahead of the world premiere of the “Ramayana” trailer, several filmmakers and industry insiders who attended special screenings in New Delhi and Mumbai have praised the film’s scale, visual effects and performances, calling it a “historic moment” for Indian cinema.Among the first to share their reactions were the directors Siddharth Anand and Atlee, both took to their social media to applaud the trailer Ranbir Kapoor like Lord Rama, Yash like Ravana and Sai Pallavi like Sita
Siddharth Anand comments on ‘Ramayana’
‘Pathaan’ director Siddharth Anand took it upon himself on Tuesday night to share that the trailer is a great cinematic spectacle that exceeded expectations. Sharing his thoughts on X, he wrote, “Ramayana trailer! Wait for the world and you won’t be disappointed! Yes, it’s BIG, it’s SPECTACULAR! And. His heart is absolutely in the right place! I watched it twice to soak it all in. But I wanted more. Can’t wait for Diwali!”
Atlee calls Yash ‘lethal’, Ranbir ‘awesome’
Filmmaker Atlee was equally impressed, praising producer Namit Malhotra’s vision and Nitesh Tiwari’s direction. He wrote, “Absolutely blown away by the trailer of #Ramayana! What a vision by @NamitMalhotra sir and amazing craftsmanship by @niteshtiwari22 sir. @TheNameIsYash bro looks incredibly lethal, Ranbir Kapoor bro is stunning and @Sai_Pallavi92 is ethereal, cool and magical.” Wishing the whole team great productions. This looks really epic!”
‘Ramayana’ Trailer First Twitter Reviews
Several trade analysts and film commentators who attended the exclusive screenings, collectively agreed that the trailer is “Spectacular”. A reviewer wrote, “Watched the trailer of #Ramayana in 3D and there is only one word to describe it: SPECTACULAR. This 4 minute trailer called #PrathamSankalp leaves you absolutely mesmerized… The presentation, scale, visuals, VFX and background score are simply stunning... #Ramayana looks like a global cinematic spectacle.The casting seems spot on… #RanbirKapoor as Lord Rama exudes divinity, grace and strength… #Yash as Ravana is simply amazing… I won’t reveal more, no spoilers here… Wait for the official trailer on the day [Friday] July 24, 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 trailer of #Ramayana in 3D at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi a couple of days ago. The trailer will be released to the public on July 24.The casting is perfect and the color palette and overall visual identity feels 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 fantastic as Ravana. Sai Pallavi delivers an elegant and convincing portrayal of Sita.The visuals, music and visual effects are truly world class. I can’t wait for the film to hit theaters on November 8.”
“Indian cinema in its glorious heyday”
Another early reaction hailed the trailer as one of the greatest achievements of Indian filmmaking. The tweet read: “Spectacular. Breathtaking. Amazing. Indian cinema at its glorious peak in the world. Overwhelmed with @malhotra_namit’s trailer and @niteshtiwari22’s magical work #Ramayana Having grown up with Amar Chitra Katha comics, seeing such an epic story unfold on a big visual screen is enriched with visual effects. Mind-blowing Ramayana will be seen and loved all over the world.” Children and adults alike. The cast is perfect.”Another wrote, “#Ramayana 3D trailer is spectacular! Great visuals, stunning VFX, powerful performances and an epic cinematic scale promises a historic experience. #RanbirKapoor as Lord Rama and #Yash as Ravana look phenomenal. Releasing Diwali 2026 Worldwide.”
The trailer of “Ramayana” will be publicly released on July 24
The trailer, which has so far been screened exclusively for select members of the media and film fraternity, will 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, Subana as Kaikher An, Shobana as Kaikher An and 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 staged on a grand scale with music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, and is shaping up to be one of the biggest film adaptations of the Indian epic.