The highly anticipated teaser for Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana has been released, offering fans a glimpse of the mythical epic. The teaser introduces Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama, showcasing moments from his coronation to his exile in Panchavati. Kapoor embodies the character with poise, elegance, calmness, and a divine aura.
A brief shot at the end of the teaser also features Yash as Ravan, adding to the excitement. Ahead of the teaser launch, actress Alia Bhatt shared a video message on social media, expressing her support. She confirmed she would post the teaser on her platforms and urged fans to support her husband Ranbir Kapoor’s ambitious project.
In her message, Alia said, “The Ramayana unit is going to be out tomorrow. It is the unit called the Rama unit. I’m going to post it on my social media, so please support it. Ranbir has done a beautiful job, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it. It’s absolutely fabulous.”
The film, made on an enormous budget of Rs 4,000 crore (approximately $500 million), is set to be one of the biggest cinematic endeavors in Indian history. Producer Namit Malhotra revealed that the project, initiated six to seven years ago, was considered audacious due to its scale. “We’re making the largest film in the world for the greatest epic that deserves a global audience,” he stated. Malhotra also emphasized that the production is being managed efficiently, rivaling Hollywood standards.
Music for Ramayana is a collaboration between AR Rahman and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, marking their first joint project. Rahman explained the challenge of creating music for such an iconic story, aiming to deliver something fresh to both Indian and global audiences.
The film will be released in two parts, with the first installment scheduled for worldwide release in October 2026, ahead of Diwali. The second part is slated for release during Diwali 2027.
In addition to Ranbir Kapoor, the film features Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, and Yash in pivotal roles.