The teaser of Ramayana has sparked conversations ever since its release, especially among fans of the popular Ramayan series. Now, Deepika Chikhlia, who immortalized Sita on television, has shared her first reaction – which marks a marked shift from her earlier stance.
“She’s so gorgeous…she looks so beautiful.”
Reacting to the teaser featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Deepika told India Today, “I watched the teaser and it is very cool. Bahut rich lag raha hai. Unhone bahut achhe sebanaya hai. (He looks very rich. They have made it very well).”
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Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram: Kapoor’s 92-year legacy comes full circle with Ramayana teaser
She added: “And now I am waiting for the movie and it looks very beautiful, there is no doubt about that.”
A shift from her previous criticism
Deepika’s appreciation comes after months of her expressing strong reservations about repeatedly retelling the saga.
In June 2024, she said: “Honestly, I’m very disappointed in people who keep making Ramayan because I don’t think you should do it.”She has also observed, “People are making a mess. I don’t think people should make Ramayan again and again because every time they make it, they want to bring something new; a new story, a new angle, a new look.”She also criticized Adipurush during the same interaction.
Dipika became a household name in the late 1980s when Ramayan was aired on Doordarshan. Her depiction of Sita is still remembered for its grace and simplicity. Arun Govil played Rama, Arvind Trivedi played Ravana, while Sunil Lahri and Dhara Singh played Lakshman and Hanuman, respectively.
The teaser offers a glimpse into the ambitious novel
The teaser introduces Ranbir Kapoor as Maryada Purushottam Rama, with brief glimpses of Sai Pallavi as Sita and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, while also teasing the world of
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Ravana.The visuals, which have been mounted on a grand scale, suggest an ambitious cinematic adaptation focusing on the journey and adventures of Lord Rama.Output
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Backed by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana was conceptualized as a two-part cinematic spectacle. The film also stars Sunny Deol as Hanuman.Music composed by Hans Zimmer and Abdel Rahman.The first part is scheduled to be released during Diwali 2026, and the second part is expected to arrive in Diwali 2027.
