Ranbir Kapoor Stars as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ Trailer Unveiling
The long-awaited new trailer for Ramayana debuted on Hanuman Jayanti. It gives viewers a substantial look at Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama.
Trailer and release timing
The ‘Ramayana’ trailer unveiling arrived as part of the festival observance. The footage offers fresh glimpses of key sequences and characters.
Filmmakers plan a two-part global release. Part 1 is set for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 for Diwali 2027. Both parts were filmed for IMAX presentations.
Creative team and production partners
Nitesh Tiwari directs the project. He previously helmed Dangal, the highest-grossing Indian film to date.
The film is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Production partners include eight-time Oscar-winning VFX house DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
The screenplay adapts Valmiki’s ancient Sanskrit epic. The score is a collaboration between Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
Principal cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama.
- Sai Pallavi as Sita.
- Yash as Ravana.
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana.
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman.
- Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari.
- Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha.
- Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi.
- Supporting actors include Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha and Indira Krishnan.
Plot outline
The story follows the exiled prince Rama and his wife Sita during their forest exile. Part 1 is expected to culminate with Sita’s abduction by the demon king Ravana.
Part 2 will chart Rama’s campaign to reclaim Sita and vanquish Ravana. The narrative centers on the struggle between righteousness and evil.
Context and legacy
The Ramayana has inspired many screen adaptations across generations. The most memorable TV version aired from 1987 to 1988 on Doordarshan.
Ramanand Sagar’s series drew audiences in the hundreds of millions. Earlier film versions include Vijay Bhatt’s 1943 devotional Ram Rajya. That film was reportedly the only movie Mahatma Gandhi watched.
On the international front, a 1993 Japanese-Indian animated co-production brought the epic to global audiences. That project involved animator Ram Mohan and director Yugo Sako.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments and share new material as it emerges. The trailer marks a major step toward the film’s Diwali 2026 premiere.
