After the trailer of Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' released, fans questioned the modern-looking costumes of actresses. Lara Dutta, who is playing Queen Kaikeyi, was seen wearing a border saree while Rakul Preet, who plays Surpanakha, was seen wearing a highly embellished blouse. Reacting to Sai Pallavi's modern saree draping during 14-year exile, a person wrote, "Is this Treta Yuga or 2026?"