'Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman hit so hard': Fans feel the background score of Ramayana first glimpse is the real star

The first teaser of Nitesh Tiwari's mythological film Ramayana has got a thumbs up from fans, with particular praise for Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman's score.

Updated on: Jul 3, 2025, 14:43:21 IST

By Santanu Das

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Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is one of the most awaited films in recent years. The makers of the mythological drama unveiled the first glimpse on Thursday, and fans enthusiastically reacted to it. Along with the jaw-dropping visuals and title card announcement, fans were particularly impressed with the haunting score that was composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. (Also read: Ramayana first glimpse: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash explode on screen as Lord Ram, Ravana; 'Hollywood-level' VFX wows fans)

The Ramayana first glimpse was officially unveiled on July 3.

Fans react to Ramayana first glimpse

Reacting to the teaser, a fan took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “#Ramayana glimpse was too good. Hans Zinner cooked so hard. Ranbir Kapoor is the greatest acting choice ever.”

A second fan commented, “Lord Hans Zimmer literally cooked with this OST (fire emoticons) It's the best thing about this glimpse along with visuals. Ramayana looks promising so far.” Another fan agreed, and said, “Hans Zimmer really went hard with the ost and the bgm!! Legend truly lived upto his name, can’t wait for Diwali now!”

A comment read, “Ramayana BGM by legendary Hans Zimmer. Looks so peaceful & beautiful goes with the theme of this epic so well.” “Imagining what Hans Zimmer’s music will do to my body when paired with visuals like this,” said a fan. Another said, “Hans Zimmer you beauty! Without any shots, The music itself was pure goosebumps. All time blockbuster loading!”

What is Hans Zimmer's most famous piece?

Hans Zimmer is one of the most revered film score composers and music producers working in Hollywood. His most notable and widely famous work is considered to be in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score, for The Lion King (1994) and Dune (2021). He has been nominated a total of twelve times. He is collaborating with AR Rahman to compose the music of Ramayana.

In Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi essays the role of Sita, and Sunny Deol plays Lord Hanuman. Part 1 will release in Diwali 2026, while Part 2 is set to hit theatres on Diwali 2027.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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