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Ahead of Ramayana, looking at Indian films that nailed the VFX game

Updated On: 03 November, 2026 07:40 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

As Ramayana gears up for release, the buzz surrounding its VFX and special effects has ruled conversations among critics as well as fans online. Now, all eyes are on how the film fairs in terms of its promised visual scale. Ahead of its release, here's a look back at Indian films that left viewers impressed with their VFX.

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Ramayana. Pic via special arrangements
Ramayana. Pic via special arrangements
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Shivaay: From avalanches, high-octane car chases through Bulgarian streets, and tactical stunts, the film received appreciation for blending real-life practical stunts with computer-generated imagery. It also won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.
Shivaay: From avalanches, high-octane car chases through Bulgarian streets, and tactical stunts, the film received appreciation for blending real-life practical stunts with computer-generated imagery. It also won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.
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Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva: The visual effects of the film are widely praised as a major milestone for Indian cinema. The film won the National Film Award for Best VFX for the studio DNEG.
Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva: The visual effects of the film are widely praised as a major milestone for Indian cinema. The film won the National Film Award for Best VFX for the studio DNEG.
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Robot: The film was widely praised as a landmark film for Indian cinema's special effects capabilities at the time, espeically its impressive animatronics and climax effects.
Robot: The film was widely praised as a landmark film for Indian cinema's special effects capabilities at the time, espeically its impressive animatronics and climax effects.
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Baahubali: S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali duology set a massive benchmark for VFX in Indian cinema, utilizing around 5,000 VFX shots across 17 partner studios.
Baahubali: S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali duology set a massive benchmark for VFX in Indian cinema, utilizing around 5,000 VFX shots across 17 partner studios.
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Tumbbad: The terrifying creature Hastar and the eerie physical look of the cursed grandmother in the film received high praise for blending practical prosthetic makeup with digital effects and building a dark atmospheric world.
Tumbbad: The terrifying creature Hastar and the eerie physical look of the cursed grandmother in the film received high praise for blending practical prosthetic makeup with digital effects and building a dark atmospheric world.
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Kalki 2898 AD: Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, its visual effects were praised by many with many hailing it as a major technical milestone for Indian cinema.
Kalki 2898 AD: Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, its visual effects were praised by many with many hailing it as a major technical milestone for Indian cinema.
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Zero: The film was widely acclaimed for scaling down Shah Rukh Khan through special effects to play the vertically challenged protagonist without using traditional prosthetics or full-time body doubles.
Zero: The film was widely acclaimed for scaling down Shah Rukh Khan through special effects to play the vertically challenged protagonist without using traditional prosthetics or full-time body doubles.
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Krrish: The franchise, especially, Krrish 3, was considered a massive technical leap for Indian cinema for utilizing extensive CGI for environmental destruction, aerial battles, and mutant creatures.
Krrish: The franchise, especially, Krrish 3, was considered a massive technical leap for Indian cinema for utilizing extensive CGI for environmental destruction, aerial battles, and mutant creatures.
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RRR: SS Rajamouli's film eas praised for its massive scale, high-octane spectacle, and smart mix of practical and digital work.
RRR: SS Rajamouli's film eas praised for its massive scale, high-octane spectacle, and smart mix of practical and digital work.
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Ra. One: In 2011, the SRK-starrer was widely praised as pioneering and far ahead of its time for Bollywood. Reviewers agreed that the technical team and production design delivered international-standard CGI and costuming in this superhero flick.
Ra. One: In 2011, the SRK-starrer was widely praised as pioneering and far ahead of its time for Bollywood. Reviewers agreed that the technical team and production design delivered international-standard CGI and costuming in this superhero flick.

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