Ramayana First Look: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
Los Angeles/Mumbai, April 2, 2026 — In a spiritually significant move, the makers of the ambitious two-part film Ramayana released the first official glimpse featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama on Hanuman Jayanti today. The grand mythological project, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is being positioned as one of the biggest cinematic spectacles in Indian film history, blending cutting-edge technology with deep reverence for the ancient epic.
The timing of the reveal — coinciding with the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman — has been widely appreciated by devotees and film enthusiasts across the globe. Producer Namit Malhotra of Prime Focus Studios had promised the world a special ‘Rama’ glimpse on this auspicious day, following an earlier teaser shared on Ram Navami.
A Cinematic Reimagining on a Global Scale
Ramayana is conceived as a two-part epic, shot specifically for the IMAX format to deliver a larger-than-life visual experience. The film promises groundbreaking visual effects created by the Oscar-winning studio DNEG in collaboration with ONEg and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
Part 1 is slated for a grand worldwide theatrical release on Diwali 2026, while Part 2 will follow in 2027. The project boasts an extraordinary musical score jointly composed by Hollywood legend Hans Zimmer and Indian maestro A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by noted poet Kumar Vishwas.
Powerful Cast Chosen to Portray Divine Characters
The film features a stellar ensemble carefully selected to embody the timeless roles from the Ramayana:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama — Expected to bring grace, dignity, and emotional depth to the Maryada Purushottam.
- Sai Pallavi as Sita — Portraying the ideal of purity, resilience, and devotion.
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman — The mighty devotee whose character is likely to resonate strongly with audiences, especially given today’s Hanuman Jayanti launch.
- Yash as Ravana — The powerful antagonist, promising a formidable screen presence.
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana.
The supporting cast is still being finalised, with reports suggesting a balanced mix of experienced actors and new talent.
Ranbir’s Personal Transformation and Family Reactions
Ranbir Kapoor has openly shared how becoming a father to daughter Raha (with wife Alia Bhatt) profoundly influenced his approach to the role. Fatherhood, he said, gave him a deeper understanding of dharma, sacrifice, and responsibility — qualities central to Lord Rama’s character.
Alia Bhatt, who has seen portions of the film, described the visuals as “out-of-this-world” and expressed her pride in Ranbir’s performance.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh, present at an early IMAX screening in Los Angeles, lauded Ranbir’s “graceful and majestic” portrayal of Rama and hailed the stunning VFX work, predicting that Ramayana could emerge as Indian cinema’s biggest global success.
International Production Standards
The film is raising the bar for Indian mythological cinema with international expertise:
- Action choreography by Terry Notary (Planet of the Apes, Avengers) and Guy Norris (Mad Max: Fury Road).
- World-class production design aimed at authentically recreating the grandeur of Ayodhya, the forests of exile, and the kingdom of Lanka.
The project is being crafted not merely as a film but as a universal story of good versus evil, duty, devotion, and triumph — designed to appeal to both Indian diaspora audiences and mainstream global viewers.
Massive Excitement Among Diaspora and Fans
For the Indian diaspora in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond, the announcement carries special resonance. Many NRIs see this as a proud moment for Indian storytelling on the world stage. Social media platforms are already flooded with messages of excitement, devotion, and anticipation under hashtags such as #RamayanaFirstGlimpse, #RanbirAsRama, and #JaiShriRam.
As the first visuals of Ranbir Kapoor in the iconic role of Lord Rama drop on Hanuman Jayanti, the film has ignited hope that it will honour Sanatan Dharma with dignity while setting new benchmarks in cinematic excellence.
Jai Shri Ram! Jai Hanuman!
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