Ramayana Makers Release Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama on Actor's Birthday

Ramayana Makers Unveil Behind-the-Scenes Video

On Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday, the makers of Ramayana released a new behind-the-scenes glimpse showcasing the actor as Lord Rama. The video highlights Kapoor's preparation and transformation for the role, alongside insights from director Nitesh Tiwari and cast members regarding the process of bringing the epic to the screen.

Nitesh Tiwari discussed the importance of casting the right actor given the audience's cultural and emotional connection to Ramayana. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor described his portrayal of Lord Rama as a responsibility rather than a standard acting assignment.

The video features cast members discussing Kapoor's suitability for the role, including Arun Govil as Dashrath, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The footage also showcases cast preparation, transformations, and filming snippets for key sequences.

International Collaboration and Production Details

Producer Namit Malhotra assembled an international team of artists and technicians, featuring action director Terry Notary. The international stunt team trained the cast on the physical demands of the film, including action sequence training for Ranbir Kapoor.

The two-part epic project is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Sony Pictures will handle global distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will manage distribution in the Hindi-speaking market.

Ramayana is scheduled for a worldwide IMAX release, with Part 1 arriving in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027. The films will release domestically in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The main cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.