International fans go gaga over new Ramayana trailer featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's grand face off as Lord Rama and Ravana: ‘Avatar-level movie’
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The international trailer of Ramayana : Rise of a Legend is finally here, giving audiences their spectacular new glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious take on one of India’s most celebrated epics. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, the movie brings together a celebrated cast, large-scale visuals and music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Adding to this, Ramayana international trailer gives a fresh glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s face-off, followers can't keep calm. The trailer introduces a world of gods, demons, duty and sacrifice, setting up the battle between Rama and Ravana. With sweeping landscapes and dramatic moments, the movie aims to bring the timeless story to life for a new generation of moviegoers while retaining the epic's central conflict between good and evil.
Meanwhile, The 2-minute 36-second trailer shows new footage and more moments featuring Ram and Ravana. The trailer opens with a voice describing a time when the world lived in harmony, saying, “Before history was written... men walked among gods... and the world existed in perfect order.” It finally shows Kunal Kapoor playing the role of Lord Indra. That peace is soon threatened by Ravana, whose rise to power changes the course of the world. The narration continues, “But from the darkness rose an evil force... Ravana. Born from fire and fury, he bent the gods to his will and made the world his throne.”
Notably, Played by Yash, the King of Lanka makes his intentions clear with the chilling declaration, “Before me, every head will bow...” As Ravana's power grows, the story turns to Rama, presented as the one person who can stand against him. The voice explains, “In this time of peril, humanity had one hope. Not a god, but a man, chosen by destiny: Ram.”
As per the latest buzz, Ranbir Kapoor's Rama is shown grappling with the responsibility that comes with his destiny. Determined to stop Ravana, he says, “If this is my fate... I will not hesitate to destroy him. If I don't stop him... the world will fall.” The trailer closes on a foreboding note, with Ravana warning, “This is just... the beginning.”
In further updates, The trailer received an enthusiastic response from viewers on X, with many praising its visuals, scale and music. One user was particularly impressed by the score heard towards the end, writing, “That shyama shyama score in the end. Mann, Hans Zimmer you are the GOAT fr.” Another declared, “Bow down to INDIAN CINEMA.” A third wrote, “Words are less to define what they have made⚡Can't wait to experience this!!” Comparing the movie's scale to other major cinematic spectacles, another user shared, “People were comparing the Ramayana with the Odyssey but I’m telling you, it’s looking like Avatar level movie. This will rock in ticket-window.”
On top of that, International audiences reacting to the trailer on X were impressed by its scale and visuals. One user wrote, “This looks spectacular. This is supposed to be the first part. It carries a $250m budget. Will probably have another $150m for marketing. Part of has the same budget.” Another viewer expressed excitement about Indian mythology getting a grand cinematic treatment, writing, “Wake the fk up, Indians literally made Avatar Lotr level shit. Hindu epics are absolutely insane and still unexplored." Another X user wrote, " This movie is apparently 3 hours and 30 minutes??? People saying it's Endgame level."
The first trailer had drawn criticism from some viewers for its visual effects, sparking debate about the movie's CGI and overall look. The team has urged audiences to wait for the finished movie and experience it in theatres before reaching a final verdict. But the fresh new English international trailer shows the movie as a massive epic.
Source: Hindustan Times