After the Adipurush Disaster, Is Ramayana the Redemption Indian Cinema Needs? Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. Ramayana isn’t just another mythological drama. It’s a national comeback attempt, a do-over for a genre that got brutally mangled by Adipurush.
They’re even reportedly in talks to partner with Warner Bros. for global distribution, a First for an Indian mythological film of this scale.
The Teaser: A Warning Shot
It starts like thunder. A deep cosmic hum. A Game of Thrones-style slate. Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh, divine forces emerge one by one.
The first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana doesn’t even show a full scene… and yet, it already feels grander than Adipurush’s entire runtime.
We see flashes: Ranbir Kapoor as Ram poised, graceful, intense. But just when you think it’s done… Boom. Yash As Ravan. No over-the-top screaming. No devil cosplay. Just silence. Stillness. And that final look? It shut the internet up for a second.
Why Adipurush Was a Monumental Disappointment
1. Video Game-Level VFX
Despite a ₹650+ crore budget, Adipurush looked like a preloaded flopped mobile game. The characters floated awkwardly, Lanka looked like a rejected Prince of Persia map, and the “epic battles” had zero weight or realism.
2. Tone-Deaf, Cringe Dialogues
Lines like “Kapda tere baap ka, tel tere baap ka…” weren’t just jarring, they were deeply disrespectful. Instead of channeling divinity, Hanuman was made to sound like a Delhi gangster. Sacredness was replaced with street slang.
3. Ravan the Rockstar? No Respect for the Source Material
Saif Ali Khan’s Ravan wore a leather jacket, had a buzzcut, and looked like he was heading to a metal concert not leading the golden kingdom of Lanka.
4. Acting That Felt Asleep
Prabhas, who played Ram, delivered a performance so wooden it could’ve been carved. Kriti Sanon as Sita looked like she was just reading lines, not living them. There was no fire, no devotion, no emotional pull.
Will Ramayana Outshine Adipurush? The Signs Say Yes
Let’s be honest, the bar’s in hell. Adipurush didn’t just fail; it traumatized an entire generation. Here’s how it’s already winning:
- Visuals: Subtle, reverent, The VFX doesn’t scream for attention And honestly, with 8-time Academy Award-winning VFX house DNEG behind this, it’s hard to imagine this will disappoint visually.
- Casting: Ranbir and Yash looked fine by the teasers. And we’re all down for Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. A lineup that promises grace & gravitas.
- Tone: It respects the epic. It honors mythology. It doesn’t try to “modernize” Hanuman by making him say “Lanka, Laga denge.”
- Cinematography: Every shot in the teaser feels composed, The use of light, wide frames, and silhouette suggests an approach rooted in mythic gravitas.
Fan Reactions: Hope… with Trauma Flashbacks
-  “Giving chills, Looks 100x better than Adipurush already.”
- “Ranbir’s aura fits. Yash? Unmatched presence.”
- “Finally something respectful. Please don’t mess it up.”
But even with the hype, fans are still scarred. Adipurush looked promising at first too and then turned into a â‚ą650 crore insult.
People haven’t forgotten the:
- PS2-style graphics
- Gully boy dialogues in Lanka
- Ravan’s biker jacket arc
- That nauseating Lanka skyline
Let’s Talk Budget
- Adipurush: â‚ą650+ crore. Most of it seems to have gone into VFX which looked like Snapchat filters.
- Ramayana: Reportedly ₹835 crore, but you can already see where it’s being spent, world-class VFX by DNEG, real costumes, and a music team that understands scale.
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Release Date
Ramayana is set to release in two parts, with Part 1 arriving Diwali 2026, a date as symbolic as it is cinematic. This mythological epic will unfold on an IMAX scale, with Part 2 expected in Diwali 2027.
Final Take
Right now, Ramayana looks like everything Adipurush should’ve been: cinematic, emotional, and full of reverence. But let’s not forget… trailers can lie. Teasers can trick. And we? We’ve been here before.
So we’re not lighting diyas just yet. But we are watching. We’re hoping. And this time… maybe the Indian cinema will finally get the epic it deserves.
Written By MANSI SINGH