Ramayana: Part I First Look Leaves the Internet Awestruck — “This Is No Adipurush”

The first look of Ramayana: Part I dropped earlier this week — and the internet hasn’t stopped talking since.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the teaser has sparked a wave of reactions — most of them thunderously positive. But beyond the high-profile cast, what’s truly grabbed attention is the striking VFX and cinematic scale that fans say “finally does justice” to India’s most sacred epic.

The teaser opens with stylized depictions of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, immediately setting a mythological tone before building to the much-anticipated Ram vs. Ravana showdown — teased with a slow build of visuals, atmosphere, and tension.

A VFX Upgrade India Deserved

While Indian cinema has attempted mythological blockbusters before, many (including 2023’s Adipurush) failed to meet audience expectations. That film, despite its ₹650+ crore budget, was widely panned for its weak CGI and lack of emotional depth. Viewers accused it of diluting the sanctity of the Ramayana with flippant dialogues and visual shortcuts.

Ramayana: Part I seems determined to course-correct. The battle sequences between Ram and Ravana shown in the teaser are grand, weighty, and emotionally resonant — drawing comparisons to the epic scale of Baahubali and even Western fantasy giants.

“This #Ramayana looks a thousand times better than that cr*p Adipurush,” one user wrote on X, echoing what many others feel.

Desi Game of Thrones?

Another interesting comparison came from a more global corner — the Game of Thrones fandom.

The opening title visuals, devoid of footage but layered with topographic VFX and symphonic grandeur, reminded many of the Game of Thrones intro. The music — crafted by a legendary crossover team of A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer — adds a global polish to a deeply Indian narrative.

While rooted in Hindu mythology, fans felt the tone and visual sophistication of Ramayana: Part I elevated the story into the realm of global cinema — “like GOT, but with spiritual weight.”

Brahmastra Flashbacks and Big Expectations

Some online reactions also invoked Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra, another high-budget film that sparked both hype and division. While Brahmastra delivered on spectacle, many felt it struggled with storytelling. Now, all eyes are on Ramayana: Part I to avoid that fate and strike a rare balance: faithfulness and finesse.

With its tagline — “Our Truth. Our History.” — the teaser sets the tone for a franchise that isn’t just visually grand, but emotionally and culturally rooted.

As anticipation builds for its Diwali 2026 release, one thing’s clear: Ramayana: Part I isn’t just a movie. It’s a litmus test for how Indian cinema tells sacred stories on the global stage — with reverence, scale, and soul.

Stay tuned, because this is one celestial war fans are more than ready to witness.