Hrithik Roshan Opens Up On Bad VFX In Films Amid Mixed Reactions To Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana; Says, “Debate With Awareness”

Hrithik Roshan shared a heartfelt post on the use of VFX in films, admitting that poorly executed VFX can be difficult to watch. Since the trailer of Ramayana was released a few days ago, the internet has been buzzing about the film—some praising its grand visuals and music, while others expressed mixed opinions about the VFX. Addressing this ongoing discussion, Hrithik took to Instagram to reflect on audience perceptions of VFX and to highlight that sometimes, the filmmaker’s artistic intent plays a role in how VFX is perceived.

Hrithik Roshan Opens Up On Bad VFX In Films

He began his post by saying, “Yes, bad VFX exists. It’s sometimes so bad it’s painful to watch. Especially for me… and especially when it’s a film I’m a part of. As an 11-year-old, I saw Back to the Future on a trip to London, and it changed me forever. I became obsessed. I would sit with my dad’s VHS player, studying the frames—pause, play, pause, play—until I broke the player.”

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He then referenced Ramayana and shared, “Today, some incredible filmmakers—like the creators of Kalki 2898 AD, Baahubali, Ramayana, and of course my dad with Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish—are my heroes. They have the courage and vision to do what’s never been done, all for the love of cinema, so we, the audience, can experience something extraordinary. From my perspective, they risked everything—money, time, effort—so that even an 11-year-old kid like me could feel what I felt. That’s noble. Their intention deserves applause. I am proud of my fellow Indians. I would love to be part of such dreams, even as an assistant. But this post isn’t about me; it’s about us—the audience. It takes thousands of artists working tirelessly for years to bring VFX-heavy films to life, so the least we can do is approach them with better awareness.”

Hrithik On How Different VFX Styles Make A Difference

He added, “From what I’ve learned, there are different styles of VFX, each suited to different visions. It’s like in comics or animation—some prefer anime style, while others favour hyper-realistic styles like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. You might like one over the other, but neither is wrong.”

Concluding his message, Hrithik said, “You can’t criticise the creator just because they chose a style you don’t prefer. That’s unfair. Sometimes, when you see ‘bad VFX,’ maybe it’s just a style you didn’t expect. So next time, don’t just ask, ‘Is it real?’ Instead, ask, ‘Is it right for the story? Is it making me feel what the filmmaker intended?’ Debate it—just do so with awareness.”

About Ramayana

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey and Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. Legendary composer Hans Zimmer joins AR Rahman for the music score. The film’s first part is scheduled for worldwide release in October 2026, ahead of Diwali.

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