‘Ramayana’ makers react to trolling after social media backlash

Producer Namit Malhotra has addressed criticism surrounding the VFX in his upcoming film ‘Ramayana’. Taking to social media, he assured audiences that his team is working diligently to improve the visuals. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey, faced backlash after its first look was released.

Mumbai: Producer Namit Malhotra has responded to the criticism over his upcoming production ‘Ramayana’. On Tuesday, the producer took to his social media, and shared a note, assuring the audience that the team is working to fix the issues in the VFX.

He wrote, “Dear all, the response over the past few days has truly been overwhelming, inspiring, and humbling. Seeing how our Rama continues to touch so many hearts across the world fills me with deep humility and joy. I cherish all of the conversations, the excitement, and feedback. This is a story etched in the souls of billions and deserves our utmost care”.

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He further mentioned that thousands of people work on the film, keeping in mind the reverence it holds.

“The many thousands of artists and collaborators who have been working away passionately are enthusiastic and energized to get out there and continue to deliver the absolute best in every department. We’re listening closely, working diligently, and pouring every effort possible into honoring it with the reverence it holds”, he added.

‘Ramayana’, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey, invited backlash on social media over poor VFX in certain sequences in the first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. Namit’s Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG is looking after the VFX of the film. Netizens reacted strongly to the video asset, many people on social media joked about how Namit Malhotra used AI tools for the VFX, and is showing inflated figures in his budget.

‘Ramayana’ is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The music is being composed by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, marking a cross-industry collaboration.

The film is set to release later this year.