The upcoming two-part IMAX saga Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is one of the most eagerly awaited projects in Indian cinema. With an all-star cast and music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman with a date in Diwali 2026. Recently, the teasers have received both excitement as well as criticism and producer Namit Malhotra has written an open letter to the audience.
Ramayana teasers were praised for their scale and ambition but the visual effects were underwhelming. While people appreciated the grandeur and storytelling promise, they were disappointed by some CGI. The mixed reactions quickly became a trending topic across social media, and it showed how high the expectations were for the film.
Malhotra acknowledged the buzz and admitted that he was hearing the praise and criticism. The filmmakers are paying close attention to it and working to get that well-told story right, he said. The teasers were just the beginning of it. He also teased that there were more revelations to come: Ravana. His message was clear: We are committed to making a film that is truly worthy of Ramayana’s legacy.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and such a great line-up has caught the imagination of the audience. Director Nitesh Tiwari, who was Dangal’s director, brings his storytelling skills and Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman has brought world-class music to the film. The production is all about scale, emotional intensity and technology.
Malhotra was open, open-minded and willing to take criticism. And after his reassurance, audiences were back to excitement, but also more demanding of visual effects. The letter has balanced the expectations and let people know teasers are only a snapshot of the finished product.
To Malhotra’s credit, he was quick to respond to the Ramayana teaser feedback and made the commitment to transparency and excellence. By taking the criticism and making improvements, Malhotra has also assured his fans that the team will be there for the team in the future. It is a great movie with an amazing cast, great direction and great music. It is now one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema and we are eagerly waiting for the Diwali 2026 release date.
