Ramayana: OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia Reacts To Ranbir Kapoor's Film's Teaser; Calls It 'Rich'

Dipika Chikhlia, remembered as the original Sita on Indian television, has reacted to Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana teaser released on 2 April. Chikhlia praised the scale of the teaser and said the film looks visually rich. Her comments arrive as social media debates the look, effects and casting of the new adaptation, which has quickly become a major talking point.

The teaser, unveiled by the makers on 2 April, offers the first official look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The short video highlights elaborate sets, heavy visual effects and large-scale action. Viewers online have discussed every frame, from the appearance of the characters to the colour tone, with opinions divided but engagement very high.

Ramayana teaser: Dipika Chikhlia calls Ranbir Kapoor’s version 'grand’

Speaking to India Today, Dipika Chikhlia shared a clear endorsement of what she has seen so far. Chikhlia said, "I watched the teaser and it's very grand. Bahut rich lag raha hai. Unhone bahut achhe se banaya hai. So now I'm awaiting the film and it's looking very beautiful, there's no doubt about it." The veteran actor added that the teaser has raised curiosity about the full film.

Chikhlia's views carry weight because the actor is closely linked with Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan from the late 1980s. The serial became one of Indian television's most watched mythological shows. Chikhlia's performance as Sita struck an emotional chord with audiences across regions. Many viewers, even now, strongly associate the character with Chikhlia's face and screen presence.

Ramayana's Comparison With Adipurush

While Chikhlia has praised the new Ramayana teaser, online response to Ranbir Kapoor's look has been mixed. Some users have appreciated the calm expression and design of Lord Rama's character. Others have compared the visuals and styling to Prabhas's Adipurush, drawing parallels between the two recent large-scale mythological projects and debating which approach suits the epic better.

Ranbir Kapoor has earlier spoken about the responsibility of playing this role. According to one referenced interview headline, Ranbir initially turned down Ramayana because he thought he "Won't Be Able To Do Full Justice" to Lord Ram. Another highlight quoted him as saying, "My Dharma Is To Do My Job," reflecting how seriously Ranbir views the part and its expectations.

Ramayana teaser: cast, director and release plan

Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. The film features Ranbir as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Yash plays Ravana, while Sunny Deol appears as Hanuman. Ravie Dubey portrays Lakshman, Lord Rama's brother. The project is planned as a multi-part mythological film, with extensive visual design and a long production schedule.

The first Ramayana teaser was also showcased in Los Angeles, where videos from the event circulated widely online. Another reaction that drew attention came from Hrithik Roshan, who responded to Ranbir's Lord Rama look with the words, "Oh My God". Social media clips from the international unveiling further amplified buzz around the film among global and Indian viewers.

The Ramayana adaptation is already being counted among the most awaited Indian films of 2026, with its first part scheduled for Diwali that year and the second for Diwali 2027. With Dipika Chikhlia praising the teaser's grandeur and several major actors publicly reacting, audience expectations for Nitesh Tiwari's version of the epic continue to climb ahead of release.