The teaser of Ramayana has already triggered intense discussion — and one reaction carries unusual weight. Vindu Dara Singh, son of the legendary Dara Singh who immortalised Hanuman on television, has praised the visuals of the upcoming epic while also issuing a clear warning: audiences may not forgive major deviations from the original mythology.
The Ramayana teaser impresses Vindu Dara Singh
Reacting to the teaser in an interview with DNA, Vindu Dara Singh described Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation as visually impressive.
“It looks spectacular, very beautiful,” he said.
But his praise came with an important caveat. According to him, the benchmark set by Ramayan still defines how audiences emotionally connect with the story.
“Jo Ramayan Ramanand Sagar ji ki bane hai, woh hum sabke dil-o-dimaag poori fit hai… woh historic hai,” he said, explaining that the classic series remains deeply ingrained in the collective memory of viewers.
If the new film matches that emotional authenticity, he believes it could become a massive success.
“If this picture matches that, it will be a superhit… a record-breaking hit.”
One condition.
Deviation from the source material could prove risky.
Why staying faithful to Ramayana matters to audiences
Vindu stressed that audiences are extremely sensitive when it comes to mythological storytelling.
He pointed out that if filmmakers make drastic creative changes — particularly in character portrayals — viewers may reject the film.
Referring to a moment in the teaser where a character appears more aggressive or “asur-like,” he suggested that pushing interpretations too far could backfire.
The observation reflects a broader trend in Indian cinema: mythology may offer huge box office potential, but it also carries enormous expectations.
After all, for many viewers, these stories are not just entertainment — they are cultural memory.
And that memory has a reference point.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama earns early praise
The teaser also introduced the first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, presenting him as both a warrior and a prince destined for exile.
Vindu Dara Singh said the brief glimpse already suggests a refined performance.
He believes Ranbir’s acting will likely bring a certain “classiness” to the role — a portrayal that balances strength with calm authority, traits traditionally associated with the character.
The teaser also offered a quick glimpse of Yash as Ravana, which immediately sparked online buzz.
Just a few seconds.
But enough to ignite speculation.
“Much better than Adipurush,” says Vindu Dara Singh
Vindu didn’t hold back when comparing the teaser to Adipurush starring Prabhas.
“From whatever I’ve seen so far, this looks much better than that,” he said bluntly.
He added that he had predicted Adipurush would struggle at the box office after watching its trailer, criticizing what he felt were excessive deviations from the original epic.
“You can’t deviate so much and then have Hanuman ji saying all those dialogues,” he said.
The comment echoes a criticism that surrounded the 2023 film — that creative liberties in dialogue and characterisation alienated audiences expecting a more traditional retelling.
Inside the massive Ramayana project
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is being positioned as one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema.
The two-part epic reportedly carries a staggering budget of around ₹4000 crore.
Alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, the film also stars:
- Sai Pallavi
- Sunny Deol
- Arun Govil
- Ravie Dubey
The first part is scheduled to release a week before Diwali 2026, while the second installment is planned for Diwali 2027.
The scale alone is staggering.
But as Vindu Dara Singh’s reaction suggests, scale may not be the only thing audiences are watching.
Faithfulness might matter just as much.
As anticipation for Ramayana builds, reactions like Vindu Dara Singh’s highlight the delicate balance filmmakers must strike between spectacle and tradition. For a story rooted in cultural memory, even small creative choices could shape whether the film becomes a historic success — or a controversial gamble.
