Since the Ramayana trailer was released, it has generated massive excitement across the country. Many discussions were circulating on social media, including caste, VFX, and visual presentation. However one interesting trend has stood out on social media.
Instead of comparing the film’s visuals with Hollywood epics, many viewers have compared them with the cinematic world created by S.S. Rajamouli. A section of fans has started comparing the trailer with the 20-second glimpse of Varanasi that features the world of the Ramayana. Those few seconds have become a benchmark for many viewers.
Whether one agrees with these comparisons or not, they underline Rajamouli’s influence on Indian cinema. When a filmmaker’s 20-second visual is repeatedly used as the reference point for other India’s biggest mythological films, it speaks volumes about the expectations he has created.
The social media comparisons are giving Varanasi free publicity. Every time someone says, “Rajamouli‘s 20-second Varanasi glimpse looked better,” it increases curiosity about the film.
The flip side is that audiences will expect Varanasi to deliver far more than just stunning visuals. If a mere 20-second glimpse has created this much discussion, viewers will expect every frame of the film to match or surpass that standard.
However, Varanasi presents a different challenge. The expectations are no longer just about box office success they’re about creating visuals that audiences believe are unmatched. Maintaining that benchmark is arguably harder than setting it in the first place.
