Salman Khan Defends Ramayana, Slams VFX Critics

The trailer launch event for the film Maatrubhumi in Mumbai saw the presence of its cast and crew, including Salman Khan and Chitrangda Singh. During the event, Khan shared insights into the film's delayed release, citing technical reasons and the growing trend of critics evaluating visual effects even in areas where they are not prominent. He advocated for a focus on the artistic and narrative merits of films, particularly when discussing large-scale projects like Ramayana.

Khan expressed his view that the discourse around Ramayana should exclusively revolve around its core elements, such as Lord Rama, Sita, and Ravana, rather than on production costs or visual effects. He suggested that a film's visual spectacle should be its primary talking point upon release, especially after significant shooting efforts in locations like Ladakh. The film's release date was pushed back several times, with the latest scheduled release being December 4, following an earlier setback due to an injury sustained by Chitrangda Singh.

The actor also took a moment to defend the film Ramayana against what he perceived as misplaced criticism. He stated that discussions should be centered on the mythological epic itself, not on its budgetary aspects or the VFX employed. Khan implied that the 'Rs. 4000 cr' figures and constant mentions of 'VFX' circulating were likely inaccurate and distracted from the true essence of the story being told.