Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta stirred controversy with a cryptic post on X, stating, “KHODA PAHAAD... NIKLA CHUHA,” shortly after the teaser for Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Ramayana' was released. This led many to speculate that Gupta was making a disparaging remark about the film. However, Gupta clarified in an interview with Hindustan Times that his post was not aimed at 'Ramayana' or its creators. He also shared a now-deleted note criticizing the VFX industry, stating, “VfX companies don’t win Oscars. The technicians do.” His comments drew mixed reactions, with some users criticizing him for judging a teaser based on limited information. The teaser for 'Ramayana', where Ranbir Kapoor portrays Lord Rama, has gained considerable attention and is backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. The film's first part is set to release this Diwali, with the second part scheduled for Diwali 2027, and is produced on a budget of nearly ₹4,000 crore (approximately $480 million USD).