Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha has become the subject of social media memes after a promotional poster showed Sugriv, a vanar character, wearing modern spectacles. The image prompted questions about the film’s visual treatment of the Treta Yuga, with users mocking the apparent use of contemporary eyewear.
The makers have now clarified that the viral image is promotional artwork and does not represent a scene from the theatrical version of the film. They described the circulation of the image as an actual movie frame as “misleading”.
Treta yug me bhi chashma lagate the 😭 https://t.co/vWsX0L9QJA
— dk (@thefilmyyguyy) September 24, 2026
The promotional artwork shows Sugriv, portrayed in human form, wearing spectacles. The image quickly became a talking point on social media, with users questioning why a modern-looking pair of glasses appeared in a story set in the Treta Yuga.
- One user on X (formerly Twitter) joked, “Bhai ne to peak detailing main Aditya Dhar ko peeche kar diya.”
- Another wrote, “Ab ek buddha Aadmi chashma bhi na lagaye. This is not my India.”
- A third user commented, “Why not, dude… didn’t people have eyes in the Treta Yuga or what?”
- Another mocked the visual, writing, “Ye kesi vanar sena hai. Evolution kuch jyda hi jaldi hogaya.”
Makers challenge critics to identify a scene
Speaking to the media, the makers said the viral artwork should not be treated as a still from the film. They challenged those claiming that the theatrical version contains the same visual to provide evidence.
“If this visual is actually present in the film, share one genuine screenshot photographed inside a theatre, or give us the exact scene and time code where a vanar is shown wearing spectacles. We will respond publicly,” the makers said.
They added that promotional artwork being circulated as though it were an actual scene from the movie is misleading. The makers also said they would release footage from the theatrical version alongside some of the viral claims, allowing audiences to compare the promotional images with the finished film.
Director Abhishek Singh said the team was open to criticism but argued that it should be based on the film audiences have actually watched. Actor Anjali Arora, who plays Sita, has also addressed criticism of her casting. She said she faced judgments about her portrayal before audiences had seen her performance because of her previous work.
“From the day my casting was announced, there were people who had already decided what my Sita would be without seeing even one scene. I always said only one thing, don’t judge Sita through your opinion of Anjali. Watch the character on screen. If you watch the complete film and still feel I didn’t do justice to it, I will respect that opinion. But watch it first.”
What is Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha about?
Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha presents the story of Shri Ram through the perspective of a young boy named Shashwat. According to the film’s official synopsis, Lord Hanuman takes the form of a sage and narrates Shri Ram’s life and journey to him.
The cast includes Anjali Arora as Sita and Dev Sharma as Ram. Sheel Verma plays Lakshman, Nirbhay Wadhwa portrays Hanuman and Rajniesh Duggal plays Ravan.
1. Why is Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha being trolled?
A promotional poster showing Sugriv, a vanar character, wearing modern spectacles sparked memes and criticism on social media.
2. Did Sugriv actually wear spectacles in the film?
The makers said the viral image is promotional artwork and not a scene from the theatrical version of Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha.
3. What did the makers say about the viral poster?
The makers called the circulation of the promotional image as an actual movie scene “misleading” and challenged critics to provide a genuine theatre screenshot or identify the scene and time code.
4. Who plays Sita and Ram in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha?
Anjali Arora plays Sita, while Dev Sharma portrays Ram. Sheel Verma plays Lakshman and Nirbhay Wadhwa plays Hanuman.
5. What is Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha about?
The film presents the story of Shri Ram through a young boy named Shashwat, with Lord Hanuman taking the form of a sage to narrate Ram’s life and journey.
Sridhar P