Priyanka Chaturvedi Criticises ‘Ramayana’ Trailer, Says It Fails to Match the Hype

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has criticised the recently released trailer of the upcoming Indian epic ‘Ramayana’, saying the film’s promotional material did not live up to the expectations created around it.

The trailer, which was unveiled during the early hours of Thursday, has generated mixed reactions on social media, with some praising its visual scale while others questioned aspects of its presentation.

Chaturvedi Questions Casting, VFX and Music

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Chaturvedi expressed disappointment with the trailer and suggested that the makers had overestimated its impact.

She wrote that she now understood why the promotional video had been kept under wraps for so long, adding that it was “hardly worth the hype” created around it. 

She criticised what she described as misplaced casting, VFX, acting, costumes and music, and said the classic Doordarshan adaptation of Ramayana would continue to remain timeless for generations.

Her remarks quickly drew attention online, with supporters and critics of the film engaging in a wider debate over the trailer’s creative choices.

Trailer Sparks Mixed Reactions

The trailer presents a heavily VFX-driven interpretation of the Ramayana, with a strong emphasis on large-scale visual effects and cinematic world-building.

Since its release, audiences have been divided in their response. While many viewers appreciated the ambition and production scale, others raised concerns about the film’s visual style, character design and overall treatment of the epic.

The reaction has reignited discussions about how one of India’s most revered cultural and religious narratives should be adapted for contemporary cinema.

‘Pratham Sankalp’ Event in Delhi

Ahead of the trailer launch, the makers organised a special event titled ‘Pratham Sankalp’ in New Delhi.

The event was positioned as the ceremonial beginning of the film’s journey from India to a global audience. It also marked the first public appearance of the principal cast together, with the evening being presented as a celebration of Indian cinema and the cultural legacy of the Ramayana.

The makers described the event as an important milestone in introducing the film to audiences before its full promotional campaign.

Release Date 

The film is scheduled to release in theatres on November 8, 2026.