India, April 2 -- Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is one of the most-awaited films of the year. Many fans expected the new glimpse of the mega-budget adaptation of one of India's most recognisable epics would deliver world-class visuals. However, the new glimpse, which introduced Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, has not impressed many on social media. Many users on social media drew a quick comparison with recent historical dramas, like the Ponniyin Selvan films made by Mani Ratnam. (Also read: Ramayana teaser reactions: Reddit hails Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, others say film gives Adipurush 2.0)

Reacting to the teaser, one social media user commented, "Not everyone is Mani Ratnam." The user also attached a clip of the filmmaker's Ponniyin Selvan, which...