Ramayana CGI Controversy: Ranbir Kapoor talks about VFX criticism, calls it 'amusing

Ramayana CGI Controversy: Ranbir Kapoor talks about VFX criticism, calls it 'amusing'

mumbai: Since the trailer of Ranbir Kapoor's ambitious film Ramayana has released, there has been a hue and cry over the film's CGI & VFX on social media. Fans compared it with AI generated imagery and raised questions over its CGI. Taking a look at these and reacting on the same is the Lord Ram of Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor, who says people have been calling out things without any technical knowledge about CGI and hence it's amusing.

Ramayanacgi controversy: Why is it being talked about?

After the trailer ofNitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus-Ramayana-was launched; viewers began a discussion over its CGI and VFX on social media. The film has been produced on a grand scale and a lot of time and effort has been invested in the visual effects of the film. However, fans began questioned the visuals from the trailer.

Ranbir Kapoor responds to trolls

Reacting to the social media trolls who have been questioning the film's CGI; Ranbir Kapoor shared, 'People are throwing technical terms and having an opinion without having any kind of technical information about CGI.

It is very funny.'

Further sharing what can be the reason behind people commenting on it; Kapoor revealed that often on mobile phones the effects get minimized.

He said that the film has had a good team that has dedicated its time for a long period and it's not that something has been done with 'cheap' effects.

Elaborating further he said that a shot may seem just a second or two on screen but there is a lot of hard work by the VFX team behind it.

Nitesh Tiwari, Namit Malhotra comes to the defense!

The film's directorNitesh Tiwariand producerNamit Malhotraare the first ones to come to the defense and explain the circumstances. Tiwari said that the visual effects are still a work in progress and a lot more needs to be done. Namit Malhotra has urged the fans to watch the film on the big screen and then judge it.

The film,Ramayana, is one of the most talked-about films and definitely is a big-budget project.

The actor is playing Lord Ram and actress Sai Pallavi and Yashi will be playing Sita and Ravana. Nitesh Tiwari is the director of the film and the CGI and VFX is provided by a team of DNEG. The first part of the film is scheduled to release next Diwali in 2026 and will see Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. The trailer of the film has raised questions among the audience about the visuals and hence here are answers.

The first installment of the film is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release. While the entire buzz around the CGI-following the trailer- has undoubtedly heightened the excitement for 'Ramayana,' only time and the theatrical release will tell how its visuals truly stand out.

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• Aug 13, 2026
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