Ranbir Kapoor's 'Rama' glimpse from Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' unveiled In LA
Los Angeles, March 31
After wowing audience with his powerpacked performance in 'Animal', actor Ranbir Kapoor is now gearing up for the release of his one of the most amitious projects 'Ramayana', helmed by acclaimed director Nitesh Tiwari.
On Monday, Ranbir along with Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra unveiled a crucial asset of the film at an event in Los Angeles.
Titled 'Rama', the new glimpse reportedly features Ranbir's look as Lord Ram. In India. this asset will be launched on April 2, Coinciding with Hanuman Jayanti.
Several visuals from the US event have surfaced online, leaving fans excited.
In one of the viral videos from the LA launch, Ranbir as seen sharing his insights on bringing Lord Rama's character to life via a cinematic project.
Describing Lord Ram as "conscience keeper of billions of people", Ranbir said, "Lord Ram has been the conscience keeper of billions of people around the globe for centuries. He enlightens us about the triumph of human spirit. He stands for compassion, for courage, for righteousness and forgiveness, and is called Maryada Purushottam, which stands for an ideal man."
Official pictures and videos by the team of 'Ramayana' have not been released yet.
With Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the role of Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as the formidable Ravana, Sunny Deol as the mighty Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Ramayana is one of the most awaited films of 2026.
Earlier, during one of the events, director Nitesh Tiwari described the project as a cultural milestone, calling it "more than a film."
He said, "This is more than a film. It is a vision meant to transcend borders while honouring the soul of our culture."
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the two-part epic is slated for a worldwide IMAX release, with Part 1 arriving in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
— ANI
Reader Comments
A bit skeptical, to be honest. Playing Lord Ram is a huge responsibility. Ranbir's last role was so intense in Animal, hope he can bring the right purity and divinity to this character. The casting of Sunny Deol as Hanuman is inspired though!
Launching it first in LA feels a bit odd. Our Ramayana, our culture, should have had the first reveal here in India. But I understand the global market strategy. Just hope the soul of our epic isn't lost in the big-budget spectacle.
The cast looks phenomenal! Sai Pallavi as Sita is perfect casting. She has that grace. And Yash as Ravana? Wow, that will be a powerful presence. This could be a cinematic landmark for Indian mythology.
Two parts, Diwali releases, IMAX... they are going all out. Hope the story and emotions are given as much importance as the VFX. Ramayana is about dharma and heart, not just battles.
As someone living abroad, it's great to see Indian epics getting this scale of production. Looking forward to introducing this version of the Ramayana to my kids here. Hope it stays true to its cultural roots.
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