By News18
The much-awaited first glimpse of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, was officially unveiled on July 3 in a grand, multi-city launch. The preview event took place in a packed IMAX auditorium, with simultaneous screenings held in nine major cities across India. The excitement extended globally, with the teaser also lighting up the iconic Times Square in New York.
Joining the buzz were the film’s producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari, who made a special appearance at the event to share their journey of bringing the epic to the screen.
The three-minute video gave audiences a breathtaking first look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as the formidable Ravana. The glimpse offered a cinematic experience that combined stunning visuals with deep emotional undertones, promising a grand retelling of the age-old Indian epic.
Following the screening, Namit Malhotra addressed the audience, visibly moved by the moment. He said,
“It’s still hard for me to believe that we’re finally watching this and sharing it with all of you. This has been a long-standing dream. We’ve poured our hearts, souls, and lives into this project to do justice to a story that’s so deeply rooted in our culture. My only hope is that we can take pride in our heritage and share this incredible part of our history with the world.”
“I want all of us Indians to stand proud—not just celebrating this for ourselves but also be able to share it at the greatest level when we take it to the world. Thank you all. Your support means the world to all of us. We are working incredibly hard, and we will leave no stone unturned to make sure that we deliver the very best that anyone in the world can try,” he added.
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Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological film brings together an ensemble cast of talented actors to deliver the biggest cinematic treat that will surely give you goosebumps. In Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor plays the role of Lord Ram, Yash is seen as Ravan, Ravie Dubey portrays Laxman, Sunny Deol steps into the role of Hanuman and Sai Pallavi essays the role of Sita.
The cast also includes Lara Dutta, who will take on the role of Kaikeyi, Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari, and Rakul Preet Singh will essay the role of Surpanakha.
Backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, VFX studio DNEG, in collaboration with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana will be released in two parts. While the first part is scheduled to hit the big screens on Diwali 2026, the second part will be released in theatres on Diwali 2027.