Dhaka, April 6 -- Actor Hrithik Roshan has responded to criticism over the visual effects of Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic Ramayana, describing it as "painful to watch" when the effects fall short.

The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Raavana, is planned as a grand two-part saga with a massive budget. Since the teaser's release, it has generated intense discussion online, with some viewers praising the scale while others criticised the VFX, calling it reminiscent of a "video game."

Speaking on Instagram, Hrithik urged audiences to judge the film only after its full release. "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 ...