Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana under fresh spotlight as viral leaked clip and creator's VFX claims trigger online frenzy, watch

Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious adaptation of Ramayana has landed in the middle of another social media storm. A purported action sequence from the film has gone viral, just as remarks made by a content creator after visiting the film's set have reignited conversations about its visual effects. Together, the two developments have kept the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer trending across platforms. Must Read: Ramayana's 'Mandodari' Kajal Aggarwal reveals what makes Ranbir Kapoor-Yash's epic unlike anything seen before Leaked Clip Divides Opinion Over Its Authenticity The latest buzz began after a video claiming to be from Ramayana surfaced online and rapidly spread through fan pages. The footage appears to feature Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram confronting a mystical being before firing an arrow that ends in a spectacular explosion. However, the clip has left viewers divided. While some are convinced it belongs to the film, others believe it may have been created using AI or could be footage previously showcased at CinemaCon. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The filmmakers have neither confirmed nor denied whether the circulating video is genuine. Besides raising questions over its authenticity, the clip also sparked criticism over its visual effects. Several users argued that the CGI looked unfinished, surprising many since the film's VFX are being developed by Oscar-winning studio DNEG under producer Namit Malhotra. Creator Shares Behind-The-Scenes Experience Amid the ongoing discussion, film content creator Dhruv Parikshit added another layer to the controversy. Dhruv was among several creators invited to visit the Ramayana set, where they interacted with director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra and actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash while getting an exclusive look at the production. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Responding to a follower who asked whether the visual effects were incomplete, he wrote, "Yes, it was incomplete. But the vision they have, I genuinely can't put it into words. The scenes I witnessed there were on the level of Avatar. I'm not exaggerating, they're truly cooking something wonderful. The character designs and the world of Ramayana feel incredibly immersive." 'Nerfed' Teaser Claim Sparks Fresh Speculation Dhruv later made a claim that quickly became the biggest talking point online. According to him, a conversation with a VFX artist suggested the makers intentionally chose not to reveal the film's best visuals. Also Read: Ramayana: Sai Pallavi’s voice likely to be dubbed after Ek Din Hindi backlash? He wrote, "I also got a chance to talk to one of their VFX artists. He told me that the creators deliberately uploaded a nerfed version of the Rama glimpse. They had better versions of those scenes, yet they intentionally chose to release the incomplete one. Why? Because discussions and criticism across the internet translate into free marketing." The remark spread rapidly across social media before being deleted. Dhruv later replaced it with a clarification, writing, "VFX pe kaam chal raha hai, and kaafi accha kaam ho bhi Gaya hai. Humko kuch incomplete footages bhi dikhaye the and i believe vo already complete ho chuke hain mahino pahle hi (Work on the VFX is ongoing and it is good. We were shown some incomplete footage but I believe it is all complete). And bhai, character designs!! They're gorgeous! They're absolutely wonderful. It is more like a very beautiful fantasy world, but in an Indian setting. It is going to be a great theatrical experience." Related Story: Ramayana may arrive earlier than expected! Ranbir Kapoor-Yash magnum opus likely to get a massive pre-Diwali release Although the clarification was posted soon after, screenshots of his original comment had already gone viral, extending the debate. As of now, the makers have not responded either to the leaked clip or to the creator's initial claims, leaving fans waiting for an official clarification.