Atlee blown away by Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana trailer: 'Looks unbelievably lethal'

Atlee calls Ramayana trailer 'lethal'

Filmmaker Atlee, known for directing the blockbuster Jawan, has given a thumbs-up to the trailer of the upcoming epic Ramayana starring Ranbir Kapoor. In a statement that has set social media abuzz, Atlee said the trailer 'looks unbelievably lethal'.

The praise comes as a major endorsement for the ambitious project, which also features Yash in a key role. Atlee specifically lauded both lead actors, saying he was 'blown away' by their presence in the footage.

Trailer leaks after Delhi event

Hours after Atlee's comments went viral, a purported trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 surfaced online. The leak happened shortly after the film's Pratham Sankalp event in Delhi, where select footage was screened for the first time.

The makers have responded swiftly. Reports indicate an anti-piracy crackdown is already underway, with the production team working to remove unauthorised copies from various platforms. The official trailer is scheduled for release on July 24.

Ranbir Kapoor's epic gamble

For Ranbir Kapoor, Ramayana is shaping up to be the most ambitious project of his career. The actor, who was recently spotted wearing sunglasses at the Delhi event, has been preparing extensively for the role of Lord Ram.

Industry insiders believe the film's scale and visual effects could set a new benchmark for Indian cinema. Atlee's endorsement adds to the growing anticipation, especially after the success of Jawan demonstrated the commercial appetite for larger-than-life storytelling.

Yash, fresh off the KGF franchise, is expected to play a formidable antagonist. His casting has generated significant buzz among pan-India audiences.

What happens next

All eyes are now on July 24, when the official trailer will drop. The anti-piracy team is expected to keep a tight vigil until then. Whether the film lives up to the 'unbelievably lethal' tagline will be known when it hits theatres later this year.