Ranbir Kapoor‘s ‘Ramayana’ has been the talk of the town right from the start. On Saturday, the movie’s Pratham Sankalp launch event, held in the national capital, again grabbed all the headlines. The entire ‘Ramayana’ team attended the event, where an exclusive trailer was screened ahead of its worldwide release at Comic-Con. During the event, several moments stuck with the audience, such as Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi appearing together and their interaction with the media. However, the moment that melted hearts was when Ranbir Kapoor was seen bending down to touch the feet of poet Kumar Vishwas and actor Sunny Deol. The Bollywood star took the stage to greet the two, offering his respect. His gesture was met with immense love and warmth. The internet also noted Kapoor’s sweet and respectful act.
Ranbir, Sai and Sunny’s interaction with the media
Speaking about taking on the role of Lord Rama, he said it felt like the part had chosen him rather than the other way around. Turning to Arun Govil, who was present in the audience, he acknowledged how the veteran actor has remained the face of the deity for generations, saying, “You have fulfilled this responsibility with such beauty, sincerity and dignity for so many years. Anyone who has watched Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan has been deeply inspired by you. If I can portray Shri Ram even a little as you did, I would feel that my hard work has paid off. Bachpan se sir Bhagwan Shri Ram ka aashirwad, unki seekh aur aapka chehra apne dil mein rakh kar bada hua hoon (Since childhood, we have asked for Lord Rama’s blessings, his learnings and kept your face in our heart). We love you like you are our own, and thank you for everything!”Sai Pallavi expressed her gratitude to the team for giving her the chance to play such a significant character. “I’ll speak in Hindi, but in case I make a mistake, please forgive me (smiles). It’s not easy for actors to get roles like this because it’s a challenge to essay a goddess on screen. There should be a team that can put their heart and soul into presenting their best version to the world. Only then does it become itihaas for everyone. Hence, thank you for selecting me for such a prestigious project.”
Sunny Deol and Kumar Vishwas’s role in the movie
Sunny Deol plays Lord Hanuman in the film and was spotted sporting a sharp, clean-shaven look at the event. Kumar Vishwas, meanwhile, has penned the lyrics for the film’s soundtrack, working alongside composers A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
‘Ramayana’ release date details
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, with Sai Pallavi essaying the role of Goddess Sita, in the movie. Further, Yash takes on the character of Ravana, Sunny Deol portrays Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey plays Lord Lakshmana. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal and Vivek Oberoi, among others. The film reportedly comes with a budget of around Rs 4,000 crore, with Part 1 set to release in theatres on Diwali 2026 and Part 2 following on Diwali 2027.
