By Risha Ganguly
The much-anticipated Ramayana unveiled its first glimpse on Thursday morning (July 3) across major Indian cities, marking a milestone for what is touted as India鈥檚 biggest cinematic spectacle. The 3-minute introduction video was showcased in 3D IMAX in Mumbai, with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra present for the grand event. The epic retelling of the mythological tale featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. is one of the most highly anticipated Indian films of 2026. On the release of the film’s first glimpse, director Nitesh Tiwari spoke his heart out. Nitesh Tiwari on the film’s impact Speaking at the launch, Nitesh Tiwari expressed his heartfelt hopes for the film鈥檚 impact. “I’ll react not as a director but as audience, because I am also an avid movie watcher. For me, the most important thing is the emotions and the pride for the great cultural heritage in our country. If we can evoke that and show it to the whole world that this is what we stand for, to me, that would be an achievement. That is something I hope we can do,” he said. Producer Namit Malhotra echoed the sentiment, calling it ‘a moment of disbelief’. He added, “I can’t believe that we are sharing this with the world. It has been a very long dream that we have collaborated on. We put our hearts and lives into this, so we could do justice to this epic. My only aspiration is with pride: how do we take our great culture, our great history, and share it with the world? I want all of us Indians to stand there proud, not just celebrating this for ourselves, but also to be able to share it at the greatest level when we take it to the world.” ALSO READ: Ramayana: Netizens Go ‘This Is How It’s Done Om Raut’ As They Compare Prabhas’ Adipurush With Ranbir Kapoor-Yash Film More about Ramayana Nitesh Tiwari鈥檚 Ramayana is a grand cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey and more. Promising breathtaking visuals and emotional depth, the film aims to celebrate India鈥檚 cultural heritage. Scheduled for Diwali 2026, it aspires to redefine mythological storytelling on a global scale.