Ranbir Kapoor heads to Delhi for 'Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp' red carpet event
Mumbai, July 18
Ranbir Kapoor was spotted at Mumbai's Kalina private airport on Saturday as he departed for New Delhi to attend the red carpet event of 'Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp'.
The event will be held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan.
The actor was seen looking effortlessly stylish before boarding his flight to the national capital for the high-profile event.
The 'Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp' red carpet is expected to be attended by producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, Arun Govil, Kumar Vishwas, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, Shobana, Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor and Ajinkya Deo.
The event comes days ahead of the worldwide premiere of the film's trailer on July 24, which will offer audiences their first full look at the much-awaited cinematic adaptation.
Announcing the trailer launch on Instagram, the makers described the film as a large-scale retelling of one of India's most celebrated epics.
They wrote, "From Bharat to the world. For thousands of years, the Ramayana has inspired generations through its timeless ideals of dharma, maryada, courage and compassion. Now, it begins a new journey. One of Bharat's greatest civilisational epics, presented to the world at a scale never attempted before in Indian cinema. The Ramayana trailer premieres worldwide on 24th July."
Ahead of the trailer release, Ramayana will also be presented at San Diego Comic-Con. According to the official Comic-Con schedule, the film's panel will take place on July 23, 2026, at 3:15 pm PDT (3:15 am IST on July 24) in Ballroom 20.
The session will feature producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, and actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.
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 Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. 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
While I appreciate the scale and ambition, I hope they don't spoil the essence of the epic. So many adaptations have failed to capture the depth of Ramayana. Let's see if Nitesh Tiwari can bring something fresh without losing the soul. 🤞
Ranbir Kapoor as Ram? Interesting casting! But I'm more excited about Yash as Ravana - that man has the screen presence to pull off such a complex character. Also, Sunny Deol as Hanuman is perfect! All the best to the team. 🌟
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. The last few big-budget mythological films didn't work well. But with DNEG handling VFX and the Comic-Con presence, maybe this will change Indian cinema's global standing. Fingers crossed for the trailer! 🤔🔥
Red carpet at Bharat Mandapam? That's a fitting venue for such a cultural project! Also, including Kumar Vishwas in the event lineup shows they're taking the spiritual/historical aspect seriously. Can't wait to see Sai Pallavi as Sita ji. 💛
Two parts with Diwali releases? That's a smart move - both for box office and storytelling. But I hope they don't stretch it unnecessarily. The Ramayana has enough content for multiple films if done right. Jai Shri Ram! 🪔
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