this ‘RamayanaThe trailer, which was released online on Thursday, July 30, was well received by fans and netizens upon its release. After months of waiting, Namit Malhotra released the official trailer online at 4.15am local time, along with the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada versions. After the release, fans took to social media to pay tribute to the film’s stars – Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yashplaying impressive roles as Lord Rama, Sita and Ravana respectively.Since then, fans have begun dissecting the trailer, taking a closer look at the film’s visual effects, character designs, dialogue, and other technical aspects. Some claimed that the makers made noticeable changes to the visuals after receiving “feedback” from the film “Glimpses of Rama” which was released earlier this year.
Have the characters of Ramayana changed after the backlash?
Fans spot changes in Ramayana trailer
Social media users began comparing scenes from the trailer to the final trailer, pointing out what they considered updated creature designs, improved VFX, and a more natural color palette. The biggest talking point is the appearance of demons in the forest scenes. Side-by-side comparisons shared online reveal that the creature has been redesigned, with many fans believing it now looks more “Indian” and less like the character from The Lord of the Rings.One fan praised the updated visuals, writing: “Honestly Subahu already looks better than the Hulk in Spider-Man Brand New Day. The #Ramayana team is cooking bhaiii. The cgi is amazing.”Another user believed the redesign was a direct response to audience criticism, saying: “After backlash, Ramayana makers changed the appearance of the demon to look like the Lord of the Rings in the trailer.” Another simply commented: “They changed the design of Rakshasa.”Some viewers also noticed a change in the film’s overall visual tone. “They changed the monster’s appearance + color grading,” one fan commented.
Rakshasa’s expression changed?
Another netizen wrote: “Namit Malhotra listen, even though we all disagree with him. Changed the design of the monster and reduced the yellow grading to give the visuals a more natural tone.”Many fans also believe that the latest trailer reflects significant improvements over the initial footage, with one posting saying, “They changed the look of the monster + the color grading… Fan feedback was listened to and changes were made. “Not all reactions have been entirely positive, with one fan writing, “There’s a lot to like here, especially the creature work, music, and costume details, but the overall visuals still need some work. Some shots scream green screen and lack that natural, immersive feel. I’m cautiously optimistic.”directed by Nitesh Tiwari Produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is the first part of the two-part epic and is scheduled to release on Diwali 2026, with the sequel to be released on Diwali 2027.