With less than 24 hours to go for the release of Avatar: Fire And Ash, Indian audiences get an extra reason to head to the cinemas. Alongside James Cameron’s visual spectacle, moviegoers will be treated to two high-profile Bollywood teasers — one already familiar and one making its big-screen debut.
Two Bollywood teasers attached to Avatar: what you’ll see
Bollywood Hungama reports that the introduction teaser of Ramayana has been attached to Avatar: Fire And Ash. In addition, viewers will get a first theatrical glimpse of Hanuman – The Eternal, a teaser that hasn’t been released online yet. Both promos promise to heighten anticipation for upcoming Indian epics and spark conversation before the end-December rush.
Ramayana teaser: scale, stars and superstar composers
The Ramayana introduction teaser — launched on July 3 — has already found fans for its ensemble casting and striking VFX. The megaproject is directed by Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal, Chhichhore) and boasts a starry cast that includes:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Rama
- Yash (of KGF fame) as Ravana
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Ravie Dubey as Lakshman
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and DNEG in association with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the film is written by Shridhar Raghavan. The music department reads like a dream team — A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer — and the plan is to release the first part on Diwali 2026 with part two arriving on Diwali 2027.
Hanuman – The Eternal: AI-driven visuals and a big-screen premiere
Hanuman – The Eternal will give cinema audiences their first look at a project that’s already generating debate. Directed by Rajesh Mapuskar (Ferrari Ki Sawaari, Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness) and produced by Vikram Malhotra’s Abundantia Entertainment alongside Collective Media Network’s Historyverse, the film is being marketed as one of India’s first theatrical films made using AI.
The teaser hasn’t been released online, so its attachment to Avatar means millions could see the clip on the big screen. The makers aim for a theatrical release on Hanuman Jayanti — April 2 next year — and the teaser is expected to highlight the film’s scale, its depiction of Lord Hanuman, and the new visual treatment driven by AI-assisted production techniques.
Controversy around AI and industry backlash
The use of AI has sparked controversy. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap publicly slammed the announcement and one of the film’s producers, Vijay Subramaniam, who heads an artists’ agency. Kashyap’s strong criticism included the lines: “This right here is the future for the spineless and cowardly so-called artists in the Hindi Film industry. Well done Vijay Subramaniam. Shame is not enough on you. You should be in the gutter.”
The exchange has opened up wider conversations about technology, creativity and the rights of artists — a debate that will likely intensify as AI tools become more common in mainstream filmmaking.
Why these teasers matter
- Attaching Indian teaser content to a Hollywood blockbuster is a smart way to reach a massive audience and create early buzz.
- Ramayana underlines the ongoing appetite for large-scale mythological retellings with A-list talent and world-class VFX.
- Hanuman – The Eternal raises important questions about the role of AI in storytelling and the balance between innovation and ethics.
Whether you’re eager to see Ranbir Kapoor’s take on Rama, curious about an AI-driven retelling of Hanuman, or simply in it for James Cameron’s spectacle, the big screens promise plenty to talk about this weekend. Expect social media to light up after the first public screenings — both for the visuals and the debates that follow.
