By Prasad Ray
The wait is finally over! The first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram from Nitesh Tiwarirsquos much-anticipated Ramayana has set social media ablaze.
Ever since the filmrsquos announcement fans have been eager to catch a glimpse of the star-studded cast which also includes Yash as Ravana Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Now with Ranbirrsquos powerful silhouette going viral the buzz around the magnum opus has reached fever pitch.
A Mesmerizing First Glimpse
The image which has taken over Instagram and X Twitter shows a striking silhouette of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram standing against a blazing red-orange sunset. Bow in hand and quiver of arrows slung across his back his posture exudes calm strength and divine valor. The dramatic backdrop with fiery skies and the glowing sun adds an epic touch to the scene perfectly capturing the grandeur and spiritual essence of the character.
Fans Canrsquot Keep Calm
The picture has triggered an emotional wave among netizens. ldquoOMG Ranbir Kapoor as Ram Bhagwan is perfection 馃槶鉂わ笍rdquo one user wrote.
ldquoThis is giving me goosebumps!rdquo another user wrote.
ldquoRK as Lord Rama is one of the best casting that happened in indian cinema no one else can do this role better than him 馃洂馃敟rdquo another user wrote.
Lord Rama was born in quotIkshvakuquot dynasty founded by King Ikshvaku son of Lord Surya. He was quotSuryavanshiquot/descendant of Sun God.
Like the Sun Shri Rama embodies the warmth righteousness of a guiding light.#RanbirKapoor as Prabhu Sri Ram in official #Ramayana poster 馃洂馃檹馃徆 pic.twitter.com/4A710o8cdB
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A Cinematic Epic in the Making
Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari Ramayana promises to be a visual spectacle rooted deeply in Indian culture and mythology. With high expectations for its VFX music and performances the film is already being hailed as Indiarsquos answer to Hollywoodrsquos epic franchises.
Ranbir as Rama#Ramayana pic.twitter.com/G3Uy2GBkBX
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A Divine Beginning
Ranbirrsquos first look as Lord Ram is more than just a glimpse itrsquos a statement of the epic journey ahead. As fans await trailers and more character reveals Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Indian films of the decade.
Nitish Tiwaris Ramayana is slated to be released in November 2026.