Airport spotting: Ranbir Kapoor returns to Mumbai after promoting 'Ramayana' at San Diego Comic-Con
Mumbai, July 27
After promoting his highly anticipated film Ramayana at San Diego Comic-Con, actor Ranbir Kapoor on Monday morning returned to his hometown, Mumbai.
He made a cool appearance at the airport, with shutterbugs capturing him as soon as he exited the premises.
Ranbir was spotted in a navy blue T-shirt paired with comfortable trousers. He completed the look with his signature beret cap.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus and global CEO of Academy Award-winning visual effects studio DNEG, Ramayana has remained one of the most talked-about Indian film projects since its announcement.
Planned as a two-part saga, the film is inspired by the ancient epic Ramayana and follows the journey of Rama, believed to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu, from his life as the prince of Ayodhya and his exile to his battle against Ravana. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Recently, the makers held a grand event in Delhi, where the full cast marked their presence.
At the event, Ranbir paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Arun Govil, who immortalised the role of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's iconic television series.
Interestingly, in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana', Arun Govil will be seen essaying the role of King Dasharatha.
"Arun ji, you have represented this responsibility for so many years with such beauty, truth and dignity. Your journey has inspired not only an actor like me, but every person who watched Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. You gave people faith and inspiration. The way you allowed Lord Shri Ram to become a part of you, if I can achieve even a fraction of that, I will feel that all my hard work has borne fruit."
The music has been composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. The first instalment of Ramayana is scheduled to release in theatres during Diwali 2026, while the second part is expected to arrive during Diwali 2027.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I’m a bit skeptical about this big-budget Ramayana adaptation. Our epics deserve reverence, and I hope they don’t turn it into a spectacle with too much VFX. But Ranbir as Ram? I’ll give him a chance—he’s a fine actor. 🤔
Just imagine: Ranbir Kapoor walking out of San Diego Comic-Con with that beret, representing Indian culture on a global stage. That’s the kind of soft power we need. And Yash as Ravana? Pure goosebumps! 🔥
I loved his airport look—simple yet stylish. But more importantly, I hope the film balances modern storytelling with the essence of Valmiki’s Ramayana. The cast is phenomenal, but the script needs to do justice to our timeless epic. 🙏
Diwali 2026 seems so far away, but knowing it’s going to be a two-part saga gives me hope. If they can match the scale of Baahubali while staying true to the epic, this could be India’s biggest film. Also, Arun Govil as Dasharatha—perfect casting! 👌
As someone who’s followed Indian cinema from abroad, I’m thrilled to see Ramayana getting the international attention it deserves. Ranbir’s presence at Comic-Con is a big step. Hope they release it globally with subtitles—lots of us non-Hindi speakers want to watch! 🌍
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