While the internet remains a battlefield of opinions regarding the VFX and pacing of the Ramayana teaser, the film fraternity has made its stance clear. Following the Thursday morning launch, industry heavyweights including Karan Johar, Siddharth Anand, and Alia Bhatt took to social media to champion Nitesh Tiwari’s vision and Ranbir Kapoor’s “divine” portrayal of Lord Rama.
Karan Johar was among the first to react, sharing a glowing review on his Instagram story. He highlighted the teaser’s final moment—where Ranbir turns upon hearing his name—calling it the “pièce de résistance” of the glimpse. According to Johar, Ranbir embodies the character with a sense of “divine reverence and piousness” that sets a high bar for the epic.
Celebrity Reactions at a Glance
| Celebrity | Platform | Reaction Summary |
| Karan Johar | Praised the “piousness” of Ranbir; called the final shot spectacular. | |
| Siddharth Anand | X/Instagram | Labeled the teaser “SPECTACULAR” and praised Namit Malhotra’s production. |
| Alia Bhatt | Shared the teaser to her millions of followers in a show of support. | |
| Bipasha Basu | Commented “Just WOW!” on the visual scale. | |
| Riddhima Kapoor Sahni | Shared stills of her brother with the caption “Jai Shree Ram.” |
A Star-Studded Ensemble
The celebrity endorsements come at a crucial time as the film faces scrutiny over its ₹4000 crore budget. Beyond Ranbir, the teaser has heightened anticipation for the rest of the powerhouse cast:
- Sai Pallavi as Sita (Netizens are eagerly awaiting her official first look)
- Yash as Raavan (The KGF star is also co-producing the project)
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Ravie Dubey as Lakshman
Director Siddharth Anand specifically pointed out that producer Namit Malhotra has delivered on his promise of world-class scale. Despite the “mixed” tag from general audiences, the industry’s “big guns” are clearly banking on the film to be the definitive cinematic event of the decade.
Ramayana: Part 1 remains on track for a massive Diwali 2026 release, with reports suggesting the narrative will conclude with the high-stakes Sita Haran, setting the stage for a grand sequel in 2027.