'Ramayana' teaser out: Ranbir embodies Lord Rama with poise, restraint
What's the story
The much-awaited teaser of Ramayana, a two-part adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, has been released. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The teaser offers a first look at Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, a character who has been revered by Hindus for generations. The film will be released in two parts: Part 1 on Diwali 2026 and Part 2 on Diwali 2027.
Teaser highlights
Teaser showcases Kapoor's journey as Lord Rama
The teaser opens with Kapoor's grand entry into Ayodhya, where he is welcomed with showers of flowers. This instantly establishes his regal presence as Lord Rama. The teaser also gives glimpses of him in warrior mode and during his vanvaas (exile) with Sita and Lakshman. Kapoor seems to be carrying the poise and restraint one usually associates with Lord Rama. Toward the end, there are brief glimpses of Yash as Ravana, further heightening the anticipation among fans.
Actor-director insights
'Ramayana's greatness lies in its emotional richness'
Kapoor reflected on his role as Lord Rama, saying earlier, "I don't think I'm here to represent Rama. I'm here to learn from him." Tiwari spoke about the emotional depth of the story, saying, "Ramayana's greatness lies in its emotional richness. At its heart, it is not just about good and evil but about choices, consequences, and the weight of doing what is right."
Film details
Stellar cast and crew behind 'Ramayana'
Ramayana boasts a star-studded cast, including Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The film combines Indian storytelling traditions with global filmmaking expertise, featuring music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. The narrative follows Rama's journey with Sita and Lakshman into a larger cosmic conflict that has been central to the epic for centuries.