Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One has got the internet talking for more than one reason. While the trailer has wowed audiences with its breathtaking visuals, grand scale, devotional tone and impressive performances by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, the costumes have sparked an equally big debate online. Social media was flooded with comments asking, “Is this Treta Yuga or 2026?” with a few even joking that the styling gave “Ekta Kapoor serial vibes.” This comes after Lara Dutta’s Queen Kaikeyi look appears in half-sleeved blouse. Sai Pallavi’s look as Sita has also divided opinion. While many praised her graceful screen presence, some questioned whether her sarees, blouses and overall styling reflected the period the epic is set in. A section of viewers felt the costumes lacked the historical texture they expected from a film of this scale.What happened?The discussion centres around Lara Dutta’s look as Queen Kaikeyi. In one scene, she appears in a saree paired with a half-sleeved blouse and neatly styled straight hair. While some viewers appreciated the elegant styling, others felt it looked too contemporary for a story set in the Treta Yuga.
