Cinema VinesThe long‑awaited trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film Ramayana hit screens on July 30 at the auspicious Brahma Muhurta, instantly sparking a wave of excitement across social media. The teaser showcases a star‑studded cast: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as the divine Sita, and Yash delivering a powerful performance as the formidable Ravana. The visuals promise a sweeping retelling of the ancient tale, with scenes that hint at Rama’s exile, Sita’s abduction, and the climactic battle that will define the narrative.
Within hours of its release, Bollywood’s elite began sharing their thoughts. Bhumi Pednekar posted an Instagram Story declaring, “This is magnificent A A A Really looking forward to watching this. Ramayana is going to be a global spectacle.” Jackky Bhagnani, whose wife Rakul Preet Singh portrays Shurpanakha, celebrated the trailer with a heartfelt message: “Congratulations to my elder brother @iamnamitmalhotra and @niteshtiwari22 sir on bringing this epic vision to life! So incredibly proud of you guys! #RanbirKapoor, @saipallavi.senthamarai, and @thenameisyash are absolutely phenomenal. What a stellar cast! And a huge shoutout to my gorgeous wife Ca rakulpreet owning the screen as Surpanakha! So proud of you, love! Everyone, go watch the #Ramayana trailer now!”
Other industry figures chimed in as well. Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar reacted to Karan Johar’s Instagram post about the trailer with a simple, “Karan, can’t wait.” Producer Guneet Monga echoed the enthusiasm with a single word, “Incredible.” Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nitesh Tiwari’s wife, added a heart emoji in the comments. Singer‑actor Gippy Grewal praised Ravi Dubey, who plays Lakshman, saying, “@ravidubey2312 bro. Really happy for you.” Dubey’s wife, Sargun Mehta, shared the trailer and wrote, “Achchai ka yug aata hai , aaj dekh bhi liya. INDIAN CINEMA for the WORLD. JAI SHRI RAM Yeh Hai Ram Ke Yug Ka Aarambh (An era of goodness is dawning; we witnessed it today. Indian cinema for the world. Jai Shri Ram—this marks the beginning of the era of Rama).” Naveen Polishetty, a former co‑star of Tiwari in Chhichhore, added, “Epic. What a journey on this film. Mad respect @niteshtiwari22 sir.”
The trailer itself opens with Yash’s Ravana asserting his dominance over his kingdom, displaying both power and menace. The narrative then shifts to the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Rama, with Arun Govil portraying King Dasharath and introducing Rama’s promise to protect humanity at the cost of his own life. Key moments from the Ramayana are hinted at, including the marriage of Rama and Sita, their fourteen‑year exile, and Sita’s abduction. A pivotal scene shows Rama telling Lakshman that he will do everything to rescue Sita, underscoring the epic’s central conflict.
