Ramayana film’s English trailer sparks praise and VFX criticism ahead of Nov. 5 release

The film is being mounted as a two-part cinematic epic, with Part 1 scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026

The Hindi and English trailers offer different dialogues about Rama's identity and Ravana's powers. Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman have composed the music for Nitesh Tiwari's two-part epic.

The makers of Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend have released first English dubbed trailer, sparking mixed reactions online. While some viewers praised the film’s grand visuals and cinematic scale, others raised questions over its VFX. Sharing the trailer, the makers wrote, “From the visual artists behind The Odyssey and Dune watch the new trailer for Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend.”Ramayana Trailer X ReactionTalking about the trailer and the music used in it, a user tweeted, "Bg music felt very off. Visuals were top notch. but The vibe with the music did not seem good. Without the music it looks fantastic. I think this trailer is made for the western audience and hence such music." Another wrote, "Ramayan trailer weak shots, visually very poor, rest of the trailer is a visual treat." Another wrote, "The cgi of the new Ramayan trailer is bad."@KshitizCritic Bg music felt very off. Visuals were top notch. but The vibe with the music did not seem good. Without the music it looks fantastic. I think this trailer is made for the western audience and hence such music. Ramayan wont have techno. Still feel trailer 1 was better.— Yash (@yashkhemka21) October 15, 2026 Ramayan trailer weak shots, visually very poor, rest of the trailer is a visual treat #Ramayana https://t.co/S3SfOOZvzo— Bobbyverine (@DebajitDey19) October 15, 2026 sorry but you may zoom into frames and it’d be detailed but w a naked eye and as an avg viewer the cgi of the new Ramayan trailer is bad— Ayush (@deoraayush25) October 15, 2026 @_mrchaturvedi May be these bgm & sequences we like but our parent age people will not like this. Main soul of ramayan is missing in trailer— xmuslim (@bengalcm1) October 15, 2026 Despite some criticism, many also praised the trailer, hoping it to come out as a blockbuster. Praising the recently released trailer, one wrote, "Indian cinema has never seen anything on this grand scale before. The Ramayana trailer is pure magic." However, another claimed, "The visuals look gorgeous, the action looks spectacular. Finally something that can compete with Hollywood production." 'Lucky Enough To Share Frame With You': Ranbir Kapoor Praises Ramayana Co-star Sai Pallavi, Speaks In Telugu - Watch VideoWow, just wow! Indian cinema has never seen anything on this grand scale before. The #Ramayan trailer is pure magic and everything we’ve been craving for years. A little more polish on the minor details before release, and it will be absolutely flawless. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5/5)— Rolex (@Rolex_Xmen) October 15, 2026 This is WOW, insanely WOW Ramayan trailer peaked #RAMAYANA https://t.co/3HEbkCR3cx— Manish (@manibhaii16) October 15, 2026 Damn…. This was way way better than I expected. Seems like they fixed most of the issues the first trailer had. The visuals look gorgeous, the action looks spectacular. Finally something that can compete with Hollywood production since https://t.co/mF5Ig3shXo. #Ramayan— Ruby (@SRKsRubyJane) October 15, 2026 Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana, is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the epic is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation, with the second instalment expected to arrive during Diwali 2027. The film also features Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Apart from them, the ensemble cast includes Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Indira Krishnan as Kaushalya, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara, Adinath Kothare as Bharat, Shobana as Kaikesi and Anupam Kher as Jatayu.

The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Part 1 of Ramayana is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5

The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Part 1 of Ramayana is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5

"Before history existed, men walked among gods. And the world existed in perfect order." Sony Pictures launched a final epic English-language trailer for the Indian action movie Ramayana, a religious fantasy adventure inspired by the Hindu legend of Rama. In theaters in November worldwide - including in the US. We posted the original Indian main trailer a few months ago. Ramayana is a two-part film series and is one of the most ambitious cinematic undertakings ever from India, crafted for a global audience – including an epic score composed by Oscar-winners Hans Zimmer & A.R. Rahman. The story was written thousands of years ago and influenced countless stories in all mediums ever since. The goal of this 2-part movie is to tell this iconic story via the ambition, scale, emotion & grandiose storytelling of classics Lords of the Rings, Avatar, Gladiator. With Ranbir Kapoor as Ram - his life, focusing on his exile and victory over the evil demon king Ravana, is chronicled in the epic Ramayana story. He's celebrated during festivals like Diwali & Ram Navami. "I will not hesitate to destroy him." Also with Yash as the bad guy Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey, Sunny Deol, Kajal Aggarwal, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan, Lara Dutta. This looks totally bonkers! Massive, massive scale and tons of vibrant footage. […]

On October 15, Sony Pictures is set to reveal the second trailer for 'Ramayana,' ahead of its worldwide premiere. This cinematic take on the beloved Indian epic aims to broaden its reach to a global audience, significantly raising its international profile. A thrilling promotional event in Bengaluru will showcase the cast and crew. The team is also pursuing arrangements for a prestigious screening for leaders at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Namit Malhotra, the producer, has announced that the global promotional effort for 'Ramayana' will commence tomorrow, with Sony Pictures at the helm. With a release date set for November 5, 2026, coinciding with Diwali, the film boasts an impressive cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. The campaign specifically targets international viewers, ensuring the story resonates worldwide before its release.