'Better Than Avatar 3D': Ramayana Teaser Wins Early Praise Overseas; Ranbir Kapoor Highlights Lord Rama's Timeless Values

Hyderabad: The teaser of the upcoming film, Ramayana: Part 1, has received an enthusiastic response from audiences in Los Angeles, where it was screened at a special event ahead of its official release.

The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by Namit Malhotra, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as Sita. The teaser is scheduled to be released officially on April 2.

At the special screening, Ranbir Kapoor addressed the audience and expressed gratitude for the early response. He said, "Thanks for coming here. This is really a very special moment for me to come with our labour of love and to show it to you all. You guys are actually the absolute first people to ever see this, and we couldn't be happier."

Talking about his character, the actor shared his thoughts on the significance of Lord Rama. He said, "Lord Rama has been the conscience keeper of billions of people around the globe for centuries. He enlightens us about the triumph of the human spirit. He stands for compassion, for courage, for righteousness and forgiveness, and is called Maryada Purushottam, which stands for an ideal man."

Several people who attended the screening shared their reactions on social media, saying they liked the scale and visuals of the teaser. One user wrote, "Exclusive. Watched #Ramayana teaser at special screening in 3D... Looking better than Avatar 3D."

Another said, "The teaser focused on Ram, Sita, Lakshman & a little bit of Ravana - Los Angeles digital creator's review."

A social media post read, "Foreigners' reaction to #Ramayana gilimpse. They said, 'It's amazing, it's like India's lord of the Rings'. Now I can't wait for 2nd April. Indian cinema is going to witness a history-defining moment."

Some viewers also highlighted the brief appearance of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in the teaser. One user wrote, "2 seconds of Ranbir Kapoor as Bhagwan Ram and the theatre reaction was epic."

Another commented, "Only 2 seconds on screen… and goosebumps everywhere. Imagine the full film. The reaction says it all… This is not just a film, it's an emotion."

The early reactions from international audiences have increased excitement around the film. The teaser is expected to give a wider glimpse into the world of Ramayana, which has already generated significant buzz since its announcement last year. Ramayana: Part 1 is set to hit the big screens on the occasion of Diwali this year.