# From Criticism to Praise: Dipika Chikhlia's Epic U-Turn on Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Teaser! **Imagine the buzz around a teaser so powerful it melts the ice of past skepticism.** Dipika Chikhlia, the iconic Sita from Ramanand Sagar's legendary *Ramayan*, has flipped her script after months of voicing strong opposition to modern retellings of the epic[1][5][6]. Once outspoken against Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious project starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama—calling for creators to "leave it aside" to avoid messing up the sacred tale—Dipika now showers it with applause. "Unhone bahut achhe se banaya hai" (They have made it very well), she declared, praising the teaser's stunning visuals and faithful essence, as reported by Times of India[1]. This change of heart comes hot on the heels of the teaser's global splash, first unveiled in Los Angeles on March 31 before hitting India on April 2[2][3][4]. The LA premiere sparked its own storm, with fans venting frustration on social media: "Why not India first for our desi epic?"[1][3][4]. Yet, reactions flipped to awe once glimpses leaked—praising Ranbir's serene Rama avatar contrasting Yash's fiery Ravana, all wrapped in grand-scale VFX that screams Diwali 2026 blockbuster[2]. Dipika's nod adds heavyweight validation, bridging nostalgic TV legacy with cinematic spectacle. Is this the Ramayana reboot we've been waiting for, honoring roots while eyeing worldwide appeal?
Citations
1.https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/ramayana-teaser-launched-los-angeles-before-india-release-2890458-2026-04-02
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-teaser-reaction-internet-gushes-about-ranbir-kapoor-s-avatar-as-lord-rama-grand-visuals-nitesh-tiwari-yash-101774932610812.html
3.https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/ramayana-teaser-fans-question-makers-about-launching-glimpse-in-la-before-india-23623781
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/angry-fans-question-why-the-teaser-of-ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-was-first-launched-in-la-its-an-indian-movie/articleshow/129955784.cms
5.https://www.indiaforums.com/article/ramayan-fame-dipika-chikhlia-on-not-being-approached-for-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-not-even-bothered-to_224394
6.https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/sita-dipika-chikhlia-is-strongly-against-nitesh-tiwari-creating-ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-leave-it-aside-just-dont-do-this/
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