The first teaser of Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, has set off a series of social media responses, with some expressing their disappointment with the teaser, comparing it to Adipurush.
Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is said to be an attempt to bring the Hindu epic to the global audience. The teaser provides an idea of how Ranbir Kapoor is going to play Lord Ram and what is to be expected from the film.
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No sooner had the teaser been released than social media was flooded with responses, with some expressing dissatisfaction with the visual effects and presentation of the teaser.
even adhipurush feels better than
— 🧊🌨️ (@Dq_Stan5_) April 2, 2026
this #Ramayana glimpse tbh.
Because of
- Ai
- Poor VFX
- Poor editing pic.twitter.com/TJSZZSMWy0
Some users on X were unsure if the film would be able to do justice to the epic, with some even calling it “Adipurush 2.0.” Others remarked that Adipurush appeared better in comparison, highlighting concerns over the teaser’s VFX quality.
#Ramayana
— Jitesh (@Chaotic_mind99) April 2, 2026
Bro this is literally Adipurush 2.0 pic.twitter.com/iBsXQtKNSN
Social media reactions spark debate
The teaser has revived the debate about the audience’s expectations regarding the movie based on the mythological theme. Although some of the audience appreciated the scale of the movie, the majority were still not satisfied with it.
#Ramayana - When Adipurush released with Prabhas, it faced huge backlash and boycott. Still, it made around 350+ crore in just 3 days… but money isn’t everything.
— Ravi Chaudhary (@BURN4DESIRE1) April 1, 2026
People were hurt. The way Hanuman ji and Ramayana were shown didn’t connect with emotions at all. It felt like the… pic.twitter.com/N3L22pWvBS
The comments varied from the movie’s execution to the overall interpretation of such epics. The audience is still cautious about the movie, considering the previous adaptations faced backlash.
Shadow of Adipurush lingers
The comparisons arise from how audiences reacted to Adipurush, directed by Om Raut and starring Prabhas as Lord Ram The film was released in June 2023, but it has been criticised for its dialogues, characters, and visual effects.
The controversy surrounding Adipurush has even reached the Supreme Court of India, with a plea to revoke its certification. However, it was dismissed. In such an atmosphere, it is clear that audiences are more critical of new releases, with expectations running high for Ramayana.
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Ramayana is one of the most anticipated films in recent times, considering its scale, cast, and content. The teaser has set the stage for more conversation, but it also points to how difficult it is to make an adaptation of such an iconic work.
Whether the film can meet expectations will likely become clearer as more footage and details are revealed in the coming months.
