Atlee calls Ramayana trailer magical, Yash lethal, Ranbir stunning and Sai ethereal

Filmmaker Atlee has heaped praise on the recently unveiled Ramayana trailer. The Jawan director took to X to commend the film's vision, craftsmanship and performances, singling out producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and the lead cast. His reaction follows the trailer's unveiling at Pratham Sankalp, a special launch event held in New Delhi on July 18.In his X post, he wrote, "Absolutely blown away by the #Ramayana trailer! What a vision by Namit Malhotra sir and what incredible craft from Nitesh Tiwari sir. Yash bro looks unbelievably lethal, Ranbir Kapoor bro is stunning, and Sai Pallavi is ethereal. Every frame feels grand, fresh, and magical. Wishing the entire team blockbuster. This looks truly epic (sic)!"Atlee's endorsement comes amid growing anticipation surrounding the film, which is being mounted on a massive scale and is expected to be one of Indian cinema's biggest productions. The Ramayana trailer launch turned into a spectacular evening in New Delhi as the film's star-studded cast and crew assembled to unveil the much-awaited epic. The event was attended by Yash, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Sunny Deol, Vivek Oberoi, Arun Govil, Ravi Dubey, Kunal Kapoor and Shobhana, among others. Ramayana cast and team in Delhi for trailer launch The makers also announced that the trailer will be showcased at Comic-Con San Diego 2026 on July 20, introducing the film to a global audience. Following the international presentation, the trailer will be released online for fans worldwide on July 24. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by producer Namit Malhotra, Ramayana has generated significant buzz ever since its announcement. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash in the role of Ravana. Meanwhile, Atlee is riding high on the success of Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, which emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema. The filmmaker is currently busy with his next ambitious project, Raaka, starring Pushpa actor Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. The upcoming film is among the most anticipated Indian releases and has already sparked considerable excitement among fans.- EndsPublished By: Sanjay Ponnappa CSPublished On: Jul 20, 2026 13:04 IST