The short answer
The first trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 was released on 30 July 2026. Reaction was mostly positive about the scale and visual effects, with Yash’s Ravana getting the most praise. Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram drew a mixed response, some viewers said parts of it looked like serial material, and Sunny Deol’s Hanuman does not appear in it.
What it shows
- Ram, played by Ranbir Kapoor, and Ravana, played by Yash, face each other in the trailer’s battle scenes.
- Sai Pallavi’s Sita is revealed.
- The film is billed for premium large-format screens.
What people said
- Positive: scale, visual effects and Yash’s Ravana. Telugu actor Nagarjuna told Variety India the trailer was “brilliant” and that he liked Yash and Ranbir.
- Mixed: how Ram looks and some visual-effects shots, with a few viewers calling it “serial material”.
Where to watch the trailer
Search for the official Ramayana Part 1 trailer on YouTube; the film page here will embed it once we add the link.
See also: release date and cast.
Updates
- 29 Oct 2026 Added the early reaction summary.
We update this page as more is confirmed.