‘Ramayana’ VFX criticism: Yash slams social media hate

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Yash in ‘Ramayana’. | Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment/YouTube

Yash has reacted to criticism for the visual effects of Ramayana. The first part of the upcoming mythological epic is set to hit the screens on November 5, 2026. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Ranbir Kapoor as Rama.

Soon after the first trailer of the movie dropped two months ago, the makers of Ramayana received backlash for “inconsistent VFX”. Fans felt the movie is over-reliant on green and blue screens and questioned the “tacky CGI.”

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru during the movie’s promotional event on Thursday (October 15, 2026), Yash said fans shouldn’t judge the ambitious project yet. “I saw several comments on social media about the movie’s VFX. It is this mentality of ours that the British exploited. They deployed the divide-and-rule governance method looking at our internal wars,” he said.

“We will never be able to challenge the world with this kind of attitude,” Yash said further. “Kindly try to understand the nuances of the craft and appreciate it. If a film team’s intent is right, please do support it.”

The makers released a second trailer on the Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube channel. Sony Pictures is serving as the global distributor for the Ramayana franchise . The fresh trailer got a better response from fans, who observed the “improved VFX”. “ Ramayana is our attempt to let the world know about our culture and history. Let’s spread love everywhere and stop hatred,” said Yash.

Namit’s visual effects studio DNEG is handling the VFX for Ramayana. The franchise’s budget surpasses that of Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), making it one of the most ambitious global projects. The two-part franchise is reportedly mounted on ₹4000 crore.

Yash also took an indirect dig at criticism of his previous movie, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups . A section of the audience felt the movie wasn’t for a family audience due to its violent and graphic scenes. “We know what kind of movies to make for what sort of audiences. We are very clear about it,” Yash said with a smile. “For those concerned about movies not being for the family crowd, bring your children and family for Ramayana.”

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