At a Bengaluru promotional event on Thursday, Yash addressed the VFX criticism that followed Ramayana’s first trailer two months ago. His message to fans: don’t judge an ambitious project from its early visuals.
The backlash, then the fix
The first trailer was criticised for uneven VFX and heavy reliance on green and blue screens; some viewers called the CGI tacky. After the makers released a second trailer on the Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube channel, the response shifted, with many fans noting improved VFX.
“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,” Yash said.
He added: “We will never be able to challenge the world with this kind of attitude. Kindly try to understand the nuances of the craft and appreciate it. If a film team’s intent is right, please do support it.”
Why this matters
Ramayana is not a small swing. Namit Malhotra’s visual effects studio DNEG is handling the VFX, and the two-part franchise is reportedly mounted on ₹4000 crore. The makers say its budget surpasses Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), putting it among the most ambitious global projects.
Sony Pictures is the global distributor for the franchise, which means the second trailer was also a wider international pitch.
Here is the quick context for fans:
- First trailer: two months ago, criticised for inconsistent VFX and heavy green/blue screen use.
- Second trailer: released on Sony Pictures Entertainment’s YouTube channel, drew praise for improved VFX.
- Budget and scale: reported at ₹4000 crore for two parts, above Avatar: The Way of Water and Avengers: Endgame, with DNEG on VFX.
Yash’s family-audience pitch
Yash also made an indirect reference to criticism of his previous film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups, which some viewers felt was too violent and graphic for family viewing. “We know what kind of movies to make for what sort of audiences. We are very clear about it,” he said with a smile. “For those concerned about movies not being for the family crowd, bring your children and family for Ramayana.”
For fans, the practical takeaway is to compare both trailers before passing judgement. The second cut may not settle every debate, but it does show the VFX pipeline moving in the direction the team promised.
Source: The Hindu