Ramayana Trailer Goes Global: International Audience Hail Its Visuals, Music and Epic Scale, Says, ‘Indian Cinema Is on Another Level, Bow Down to Indian Cinema

The international trailer of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, has sparked excitement among viewers on X, with fans praising its grand visuals, epic scale and powerful background score. Several users have compared the film’s cinematic scale to Hollywood spectacles such as Avatar and The Lord of the Rings.

Reacting to the trailer, one user wrote, “That shyama shyama score in the end. Mann, Hans Zimmer you are the GOAT fr.” Another enthusiastic viewer declared, “Bow down to INDIAN CINEMA.” A third commented, “Words are less to define what they have made⚡Can’t wait to experience this!!”

International audiences also joined the conversation, with one user writing, “Wake the fk up, Indians literally made Avatar Lotr level shit. Hindu epics are absolutely insane and still unexplored.” Another viewer compared the film to Avatar, saying, “People were comparing the Ramayana with the Odyssey but I’m telling you, it’s looking like Avatar level movie. This will rock in box office.”

The film’s reported budget and runtime have also generated discussion online, with fans speculating about its scale and theatrical experience.

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With its ambitious presentation, star-studded cast and music by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman, Ramayana has generated considerable anticipation among fans eager to see the Indian epic reach a global audience.

The international trailer was unveiled at a major event hosted by Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations in Bengaluru, in the presence of the film’s cast and team, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Rocking Star Yash, Ravie Dubey, Composer A.R Rahman and director Nitesh Tiwari, among others. The event marked a key moment in the film’s global campaign, with the trailer subsequently released digitally in six languages for audiences worldwide.

Bringing one of the world’s most revered epics to the big screen, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is envisioned as a two-part epic. Part 1 will release worldwide on 5 November 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027. The film will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam across India and will be presented in IMAX. Sony Pictures is distributing the film globally, excluding India, while Dharma Productions will distribute it in the Hindi-speaking market.