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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe ‘Ramayana<\/a>‘ trailer fans had been waiting all year to watch, finally dropped online at 4.15 am, on July 30, and, despite the multiple leaks, and delays, it has hit all the checkboxes.Following the release, fans in India, who woke up early to watch the trailer, took to social media to share their praise for leading actor Ranbir Kapoor<\/a>‘s portrayal of Lord Rama and Yash<\/a>‘s transformation into the villain, Ravana.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the first trailer of the two-part epic, offers the first extended glimpse into the timeless battle between good and evil. Showcasing breathtaking visuals, emotionally charged moments and larger-than-life action sequences, the four-minute and nine-second clip, struck all the right chords with the audience.Beyond the film’s scale, it was the performances of its two leading stars that have become the biggest talking point online.<\/p>\n Ranbir Kapoor, who appears in a double role as Lord Rama and Parshu Ram, has won over fans with his calm screen presence, expressive eyes and dignified portrayal of the revered deity. Within minutes of the trailer’s release, social media platforms were flooded with posts affectionately referring to the actor as “RAMbir,” with several users praising how naturally he embodies the role.One fan wrote, “Now I understand why they cast Ranbir Kapoor. There’s a calmness in his performance that feels effortless.”Another user posted, “This is Ranbir Kapoor’s career-best transformation. we can call him RAMbir now.”Still another wrote, “#RanbirKapoor will play Parshu Ram and Shri Ram avatar simultaneously! THEATRES WILL turn into temples! This scene will EAT!!!”“#Ramayana will go down as the ATG of Indian cinema, and #RanbirKapoor is about to rule the industry,” said another.“#Ramayana is no doubt will be the best ever Movie Made on Hindu Mythology. #YashBOSS as Ravana Kills the Trailer and #RanbirKapoor as Prabhu Sri #Ram is blending of Acting. The Best Trailer with Best BGM. Great Repeat Value,” read a tweet, while another said, “#RanbirKapoor as RAM looks almost flawless and #Yash as Ravana has more juice than I expected in the trailer which I really like.”Lord Rama dialogue wins hearts“MAI APNI SITA KO VAPAS LAAUNGA,” fans said as they posted clips of the trailer ending that saw Ravana looking over his shoulder at Sita in his Pushpaka Vimana while Rama picks up his bow and arrow and vows to get Sita back.<\/p>\n If Ranbir impressed with his understated performance, Yash’s Ravana ensured that every one of his scenes left a lasting impact. The Kannada superstar makes a powerful entrance in the trailer, exuding menace, authority and regal arrogance. His elaborate costume, towering presence and intense expressions have, on rare occasions, had fans rooting for one of mythology’s most iconic antagonists.One social media user wrote, “Ramayana\u2019s trailer is out, and Ranbir Kapoor is looking great. But it seems like Ravan\u2019s character has been given more highlighted in the trailer.”Another said, “this man will turn theatres to stadiums “Still another said, “Yash as Ravana is terrifying in the best possible way. Every frame screams power.”Another fan shared, “If there was ever a perfect casting for Ravana, it’s Yash. His screen presence is unmatched.”<\/p>\n Beyond the lead performances, audiences lauded the film’s visual effects and production design from producer Namit Malhotra’s team. Fans wrote, “Namit Malhotra, we owe you an apology. We weren\u2019t familiar with your game!”The sweeping landscapes, elaborate recreation of Lanka and spectacular battle sequences drew comparisons to international fantasy epics, with many calling Ramayana one of the most visually ambitious Indian films ever made. “This is exactly how I wanted to see #Ramayana on the big screen,” a fan commented, while another said, “The visuals are unreal. Indian cinema presented to the world.”Many also hailed the background score by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.The trailer has also heightened excitement for the supporting cast, including Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana, with fans eager to see their complete performances on the big screen.Judging by the early reactions, ‘Ramayana’ is now one of the most eagerly awaited releases on the horizon.<\/div>\nFans hail Ranbir Kapoor as ‘RAMbir’<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Yash woos fans with Ravana performance<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Fans blown away by VFX