"Ramayana: Part I" First Look Dazzles Netizens, Praising Visuals Over "Adipurush"

The initial reaction to the reveal of the much awaited mythological epic "Ramayana: Part I" featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram is a mix of excitement and praise from the viewers and critics. The initial glimpse has VFX that have already garnered comparisons to “Adipurush.” Many users on social media are stating that Tiwari's upcoming film “looks a thousand times better” than its predecessor.The teaser features impressive CGI on a grand scale, especially the battle between Ram and Ravana, who is played by Yash. Netizens have appreciated the precision with which the title card was crafted and have even likened it to the 'Game of Thrones' introductory video, highlighting the ambition and visual grandeur of the project. Several viewers remarked their relief and satisfaction, claiming, “Part I” of the “Ramayana” finally honors Indian history and the epic tale. Comments such as “This is the real Ramayana, not Adipurush,” and “Ramayana is what Om Raut thought Adipurush looked like," have been a result of the visual fidelity."Ramayana: Part I" First Look Dazzles Netizens, Praising Visuals Over "Adipurush"Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film is planned as a two-part saga of epic proportions. Lord Ram is portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor, while Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash plays Ravana. The cast further includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Amitabh Bachchan, Ramya Krishnan, and Arun Govil in key roles. The music also drew considerable attention, especially the titles which featured Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman who are both Oscar winners.Part 1 of Ramayana has a scheduled release on Diwali 2026, while the second part is expected a year later on Diwali 2027. The movie is expected to be one of the most costly in the history of Indian cinema, with estimates going over 835 crore rupees. Although filming for part 1 is done, shooting for part 2 is set to begin in August.