'Ramayana' trailer: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi earn praise; disappointed Sunny Deol fans ask 'Where is Hanuman?'

Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' trailer has taken the internet by storm, with fans applauding the film's grand scale, breathtaking visuals and performances by Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi. However, amid the overwhelming praise, fans have been asking one question—'where is Hanuman'?'Ramayana' trailer woos fansThe four-minute trailer offers an expansive look at the mythological epic, introducing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as the formidable Ravana. Packed with epic landscapes, elaborate battle sequences and stunning visual effects, the trailer has generated widespread excitement ahead of the film's release.Fans were quick to praise Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama, dubbing him as 'RAMbir', while Yash's commanding screen presence as Ravana was hailed as one of the trailer's biggest highlights. Sai Pallavi, despite limited screen time, also won appreciation for bringing grace and warmth to the role of Sita. 'Ramayana' trailer leaves Sunny Deol fans disappointedSince Deol's casting was announced, fans have eagerly awaited a proper glimpse of his interpretation of one of Indian mythology's most beloved characters."The casting is simply perfect. The visuals are on another level. but where it Hanuman?" a fan asked in a post. Another said, "The VFX looked just Out of this world … this certainly felt kike David vs Goliath but trailer felt a bit rushed .. so so many things happening in just 4 mins .. but still no HANUMAN :("Another shared a first look at the film's many characters and wrote, "Hanuman ji bhi dikha dete." Another added, ""The trailer was incredible.. no doubt, but I can't lie I was hoping for at least a brief glimpse of Hanuman ji.""I hope in next part we will see sunny paji will play hanuman ji character" said another while a fan guessed, "they did not reveal hanuman character it should be more realistic... It will be the crucial role for Ramayana..."Fans tweet about Sunny Deol's HanumanSunny Deol's Hanuman saved for Part 2Several fans speculated that the makers may be intentionally saving Hanuman's full reveal for a later promotional campaign or for the film itself, keeping one of its biggest surprises under wraps. "I was expecting at least a glimpse of Sunny Deol as Hanuman, bt he wasn't shown anywhere," a fan commented, while still another said, "Minor disappointment Sunny Deol as Hanuman is entirely absent, and there was no sign of the Vanar Sena, perhaps they will appear in Part 2. Overall: The first impression is very powerful. Waiting until Diwali will be difficult."According to producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari, 'Ramayana: Part 1' will end with a 'Baahubali-style' cliffhanger that will make fans excited to catch Part 2 on the big screen on Diwali 2027.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!