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.

Indian cinema has often drawn from mythology and folklore to portray powerful goddesses, blending faith, mystery and supernatural elements with contemporary storytelling. From The Vvaan and Maa to Kumari, Tumbbad and Mookuthi Amman, these films and series explore divine feminine figures in strikingly different ways.