Ranbir Kapoor & Yash's 'Ramayana' set to take over New York's Times Square

IANS July 4, 2025 424 views

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's epic 'Ramayana' is making waves globally, with its preview lighting up New York's Times Square. The film boasts an A-list cast and Oscar-winning technical talent. Director Nitesh Tiwari calls it a heartfelt tribute to Indian culture. The two-part saga will release in Diwali 2026 and 2027.

"‘Ramayana’ is a story we’ve all grown up with. It carries the soul of our culture." – Nitesh Tiwari
Ranbir Kapoor & Yash's 'Ramayana' set to take over New York's Times Square
Mumbai, July 4: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi starrer "Ramayana" is off to a great start. Following the release of the film's initial glimpse in nine Indian cities on Thursday, the much-anticipated mythological drama is all set to take over New York’s iconic Times Square.

Key Points

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Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram with Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana

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Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman join the project

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Directed by Nitesh Tiwari with VFX by DNEG and Prime Focus

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First part releases Diwali 2026 followed by sequel in 2027

The initial glimpse of "Ramayana" will be lighting up Times Square on Thursday.

Yesterday, the preview of the drama was rolled out in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi simultaneously.

The much-hyped flick has been backed by Namit Malhotra — eight times Oscar winner known for her work in acclaimed movies such as "Dune", "Oppenheimer", and "Interstellar".

The technical crew of "Ramayana" has some big names on board including Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, and 'Mad Max: Fury Road' fame stunt director Guy Norris, along with Terry Notary known for "Avengers", and "Planet of the Apes".

The project will star Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Mata Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.

Made under the direction of Nitesh Tiwari, "Ramayana" has been backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and VFX studio DNEG in collaboration with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.

Expressing his views about the magnum opus, Tiwari said, “‘Ramayana’ is a story we’ve all grown up with. It carries the soul of our culture. Our aim was to honour that soul — and present it with the cinematic scale it truly deserves. As a filmmaker, it’s both a huge responsibility and a heartfelt honour to bring it to life. . It’s a tale that has endured across millennia because it speaks to something deep and eternal within us. We are not simply making a film. We are offering a vision — one rooted in reverence, shaped by excellence, and made to transcend borders”.

Part one of the two-part series will be out during Diwali 2026, whereas Part two is expected to be released on Diwali 2027.

Reader Comments

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Sarah B
As someone who grew up in India but now lives in NYC, this makes me so emotional! Finally our stories getting global recognition. The combination of AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer is just mind-blowing. Booking my tickets already for Diwali 2026!
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Aditya G
Hope they don't westernize our sacred epic too much. Ramayana is not just a story but our spiritual heritage. With Oscar winners involved, the VFX will be top-notch, but please don't compromise on the essence and values. Jai Shri Ram! 🚩
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Priyanka N
Sunny Deol as Hanuman ji is inspired casting! After his powerful performance in Gadar 2, I can totally see him embodying Bajrangbali's strength. The wait till 2026 seems too long though 😅
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Karthik V
While I'm excited, I hope they don't make it too commercial. Ramayana deserves respect, not just spectacle. Nitesh Tiwari has done great work with Dangal, so fingers crossed. The Times Square promotion shows they mean business globally!
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Nisha Z
Sai Pallavi as Sita Maa is perfect! She has that divine grace and purity needed for the role. And releasing during Diwali - what a perfect timing! This will be a festival special for generations to come ✨

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