‘Are You Jealous?’ Ramayana Fans Angry As Director Of Shah Rukh Khan’s Flop Film Says THIS

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's Ramayana has taken the box office by storm, crossing a major milestone within eight days. However, director Anubhav Sinha's recent post about filmmaking has upset several fans, who believe it targets the film.

The filmmaker shared his thoughts on the growing scale of Indian cinema through a post on X. Although he did not mention any movie, fans connected his comments to Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The reactions soon turned personal, with several users bringing up his previous film with Shah Rukh Khan.

Anubhav Sinha's Post Sparks Angry Reactions From Ramayana Fans

On November 10, Anubhav shared a post that read, "I have a dream. I have a dream that some day, our movies will no longer be gladiators. They will be films. Just films. And that will be okay too."

I have a dream. I have a dream that some day, our movies will no longer be gladiators. They will be films. Just films. And that will be okay too.

— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) November 10, 2026

Although he did not name Ramayana, many users interpreted the post as a dig at the film's grand scale and massive production. Several fans questioned whether the filmmaker was unhappy with the attention Nitesh Tiwari's project was receiving. One user wrote, “People who make films like RaOne don't need to be taken seriously.”

Another commented, “Gladiators? Says the one who tried and failed miserably that too with india's biggest star . Not a single film of this guy is worth rated as a FILM .” A third user asked, “Are you jealous because you don’t get those budgets?”

A netizen wrote, “I just don’t understand why can’t you people support splendid movie like Ramayan or show support to Nitish Tiwari. Seriously man you guys are so divided in your own industry. No wonder people spread hate against some of you people.”

Anubhav Sinha's Ra.One Failure Gets Dragged Into the Debate

Anubhav previously directed Shah Rukh Khan's 2011 science-fiction film Ra.One, which also featured Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arjun Rampal. Despite its high-profile cast and ambitious superhero concept, the film failed to make the expected impact and is often remembered as a box office flop. Its performance has now become part of the online debate, with fans questioning Anubhav's comments about large-scale filmmaking.

Meanwhile, Ramayana has crossed Rs 1,033.55 crore worldwide in eight days. It has become the 11th Indian film to enter the Rs 1,000 crore club. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Its success has made it one of the biggest Indian theatrical releases of 2026.