Suhail Nayyar, who plays Sugriva in Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part epic Ramayana, has asked audiences to back the film and recognise the hard work of its young Indian VFX team. His appeal comes days after Yash, who plays Ravana, made a similar request at a pre-release event in Hyderabad. The first part of the film is set to arrive in theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026.
Suhail Nayyar’s Simple Request: Support, Not Pressure
Nayyar spoke to India Today about the enormous effort behind Ramayana and the scrutiny the film is already facing. He said the team understands that a project of this size will be watched closely, but he asked viewers to also consider the work happening behind the scenes. His main focus was the young Indian artists handling the film’s visual effects. According to Nayyar, many of these VFX artists are between 19 and 25 years old and have spent years working on the project.
The actor made it clear that he is not asking people to ignore flaws. He is asking them to give the film and its team a fair chance before judging the final product. Nayyar said the intentions of everyone working on Ramayana are sincere, and he spoke from personal experience of being on set. He described the atmosphere as respectful and said the crew treated the source material with care.
“There are young Indian people handling VFX. They are around 19 to 25 years old, and they work so hard. And this is just one part of the team.”
Young Indian Artists Behind Ramayana’s Visual Effects
The visual effects of Ramayana are a major part of the film’s scale. Nayyar pointed out that the team includes artists in their late teens and early twenties, many of whom are at the start of their careers. These artists have worked on the film for an extended period, and Nayyar believes their effort deserves recognition rather than early criticism.
His comments add a human side to the debate around the film’s VFX. Social media has seen mixed reactions to the promotional material, with some viewers praising the ambition and others questioning the quality of the computer-generated imagery. Nayyar’s message shifts the focus to the people who built those visuals, many of them young professionals working on one of the biggest Indian films ever made.
The Cricket World Cup Comparison
To explain his point, Nayyar used a comparison that most Indian audiences will understand instantly. He compared the situation to the Indian cricket team playing in a World Cup final. When the national team reaches a big final, fans do not add to the players’ burden. They send good wishes and support the team. Nayyar said Ramayana needs the same treatment.
“If the Indian cricket team is in the World Cup final, you don’t put pressure on the team. You give them your blessings and say, ‘You win, we are with you.’ You don’t put pressure on them. It is wrong.”
The comparison works because cricket is followed with deep passion across India, much like the story of Ramayana itself. Nayyar’s argument is that both the national team and the film team are carrying high expectations, and public support can make a difference.
Yash’s Earlier Appeal at Hyderabad Event
Nayyar is not the first member of the Ramayana team to speak about this. Yash made a similar request at a pre-release event in Hyderabad on October 19, 2026. The actor, who plays Ravana and is also a producing partner on the film, asked audiences to watch the epic with an open mind. He specifically asked viewers not to hunt for small faults in the VFX.
Yash also spoke about producer Namit Malhotra and his effort to take Indian cinema to a global stage. He said Malhotra could have continued working comfortably in Los Angeles but chose to invest in an Indian film with international ambitions. Yash asked the country to protect filmmakers who take such risks.
“Anybody can dream of making a movie, but only a few people will have that kind of passion, dedication, determination and madness. As an Indian, I am telling you, we need to protect this guy.”
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Ramayana Release Date, Cast and Production Details
Ramayana: Part One will release worldwide on November 5, 2026, across all premium formats. Advance bookings opened on Dussehra. The film will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, and it will also screen in IMAX. Sony Pictures is handling global distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions is managing the Hindi-speaking market.
The cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Suhail Nayyar plays Sugriva, the vanara king who becomes an ally of Lord Rama. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, with Pankaj Kumar as cinematographer and music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios is producing the film in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
The project is planned as a two-part epic. Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theatres on Diwali 2027. The film is reportedly mounted on a budget of around ₹4,000 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian productions ever.
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