Toxic features visual effects flaws despite improvements in the Ramayana project

Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor is actively working on a Ramayana film that will be released in two parts. This epic picture has been in production for several years. The first part was shot a year ago, and the filming of the second part is currently underway. Simultaneously, the first part of the Ramayana film will be shown in theaters, and the film's team is actively promoting it.

Recently, a trailer for the Ramayana film was released, in which viewers saw additional scenes with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. However, many viewers have expressed dissatisfaction with his casting choice, as well as the fact that the film is being shot entirely on a green screen.

In an interview with The Direct, Ranbir admitted that adapting such a massive story into two parts is a complex task. In his opinion, fully depicting the Ramayana would require a 10-part film. Nevertheless, creating two parts and writing the script to meet this requirement has been a huge challenge. Ranbir expressed gratitude to director Nitish Tiwari and the screenwriters for successfully completing this difficult work.

Ranbir also commented on the idea of giving the film a modern touch. He recalled that several years ago, the film Adipurush was released with a similar concept—created for a new generation. However, this film failed at the box office.

Regarding this idea, Ranbir stated that the most significant change today is only related to the technologies used in creating such films. Furthermore, he believes that the closer the story is to its simplicity and true spirit, the more it touches people's hearts and gains popularity. He added: 'I don't think Ramayana needs to be retold. I believe this epic remains relevant over 4000 years. Lord Rama was a guide for millions of people around the world, and I suppose everything said in it about courage, the victory of good over evil, truth, forgiveness, compassion, and pride is a life lesson.'

Ranbir concluded the conversation with an update on the filming of the second part of the Ramayana film. He reported that the filming of the second part is nearly 50% complete. The second episode promises to be even grander and more engaging, and it will feature a very important role for Hanuman, played by Sani Deol, which Ranbir believes audiences will enjoy.

The trailer for the project 'Ramayana' by Nitish Tiwari is actively being discussed online. Previously, when the teaser was presented, it faced criticism on several aspects. In particular, the teaser was called artificial, especially the images of the demons, which the creators presented very dramatically, raising suspicions that they were generated using AI.

Adjustments in the Trailer

The creators took into account the criticism received from the teaser and made changes to the trailer, focusing on work on visual effects (VFX). By using more restrained animation, they managed to avoid excessive use of heavy animated elements. It is noticeable that the appearance of the demons has been adjusted compared to the teaser.

Changes in Design and Atmosphere

If you compare the demon from the teaser, which looked cartoonish, fully animated, and unrealistic, to the one in the trailer, the same demon looks less dramatic. The creators changed the monster's design after strong criticism. Furthermore, to give the scenes a more natural look, yellow color grading was applied.

Audience Reaction and Future Plans

The comparison of the demon's appearance before and after the changes went viral online. The creators demonstrated these fixes by showing a collage of both versions. This demon in 'Ramayana' is depicted as massive, but human features were given to it to add realism, including a sandal and tilak on its forehead. Viewers praised the work on the creatures, the detail of the costumes, and the music in the trailer, but expressed hope for further refinement of some short scenes to give them a more natural tone.