Sunny Deol on playing Lord Hanuman in Ramayana: 'Honoured to be part of a story that has shaped generations'

IANS July 3, 2025 472 views

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has been cast as Lord Hanuman in the ambitious Ramayana film project. The movie, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, promises a grand cinematic adaptation of the legendary epic. With a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, the film aims to bring the timeless story to a global audience. The production is a collaborative effort involving Prime Focus Studios and an Oscar-winning VFX team.

"Honoured to be part of a story that has shaped generations" - Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol on playing Lord Hanuman in Ramayana: 'Honoured to be part of a story that has shaped generations'
Mumbai, July 3: Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has opened up about playing Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming magnum opus, “Ramayana.”

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Sunny Deol plays Lord Hanuman in upcoming Ramayana film

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Nitesh Tiwari directs massive two-part epic

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Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi lead star cast

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Global release planned for Diwali 2026 and 2027

Sharing his excitement on social media, the 'Gadar' actor called it an honour to be involved in a story that has shaped generations. Taking to Instagram, Deol shared the first look teaser from the film and wrote, "Honoured to be part of a story that has shaped generations. Welcome to the world of Namit Malhotra's Ramayana, the immortal story of Rama vs Ravana. Grateful to walk this path, and to share it with all of you."

"Let's celebrate this moment and together, step into the @worldoframayana. Our Truth. Our History. #Ramayana #RamayanaByNamitMalhotra."

On Thursday, the makers unveiled the first look of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash from their upcoming film "Ramayana." The announcement video begins with a powerful depiction of the divine trinity--Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva--who govern the universe. Through captivating animation, the video then transitions to introduce key characters from the epic: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as the mighty Ravana.

Sharing the first look glimpse, the makers wrote, "Ten years of Aspiration. Relentless Conviction to bring the Greatest Epic of all time to the World. An outcome through a collaboration of some of the world's best to ensure that Ramayana is presented with the greatest amount of Reverence and Respect. Welcome to the Beginning. Let's Celebrate the IMMORTAL story of Rama v/s Ravana. Our Truth. Our History."

Speaking about the film, Nitesh 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."

"Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari," is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios, in collaboration with DNEG--the eight-time Oscar-winning VFX studio--and Yash's Monster Mind Creations.

The film is set for a global release, with Part 1 arriving in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 following in Diwali 2027.

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Ananya R
I hope they maintain the authenticity of our scriptures while making it visually spectacular. Ramayana isn't just entertainment - it's our cultural heritage that needs to be treated with utmost respect.
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Sarah B
As someone new to Indian epics, I'm excited to learn about Ramayana through this film! The cast looks amazing and the production values seem world-class. Will this have English subtitles for international audiences?
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the effort, I'm concerned about commercialization of our sacred texts. Hope they don't take creative liberties with the story like some previous adaptations have done. Jai Shri Ram!
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Priya S
My grandparents used to tell me Ramayana stories as bedtime tales ❤️ Now I can't wait to take them to watch this movie! Hope they capture the spiritual essence along with the grand visuals.
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Karthik V
The VFX team has 8 Oscars? That's impressive! Finally our epics will get the Hollywood-level treatment they deserve. Hope this becomes India's answer to Lord of the Rings 🤞
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Michael C
Interesting to see how different cultures approach mythology. The teaser visuals look stunning! Will be following this project closely.

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