The much-awaited glimpse of Ramayana was released recently. While one section of the audience was impressed by its grandeur and scale, another felt that it lacked the emotional soul needed to truly connect.
Interestingly, soon after the teaser’s release, reports began circulating claiming that the makers had received a massive ₹700 crore OTT offer for both parts of the film and turned it down. Many netizens, however, have reacted to this claim with sarcasm, questioning how believable it really is.
Why the ₹700 Cr Claim Seems Unlikely
In the current market, OTT platforms are generally not offering such huge amounts. Even big-budget, highly anticipated films usually receive offers in the range of ₹150–200 crore. Crossing the ₹300 crore mark for films with enormous hype seems difficult in today’s scenario.
For context, Toxic teaser recently created buzz with its Hollywood-style attempt, yet similar mega-budget projects rarely command such astronomical OTT deals. Even OG, which became Pawan Kalyan's biggest grosser, premiered on Netflix after theatrical success, not through such massive pre-release deals.
Strategic Timing Raises Eyebrows
What has raised eyebrows is the timing of this news. The reports surfaced almost immediately after the teaser release, leading many to feel that this could be a strategic move. It gives the impression that someone from team Ramayana may be trying to shift attention away from the teaser’s mixed response and create a more positive narrative around the film.
This pattern is not new in the industry. When promotional content receives mixed reactions, teams sometimes release positive counter-narratives to regain momentum. Whether this ₹700 crore OTT offer claim is genuine or strategic PR remains unconfirmed, but the timing has certainly sparked skepticism among audiences.