New Delhi:Ramayana has just released what could be its most important chapter yet. The first look at Lord Ram is out.At the same time all over the world, the "Rama" teaser was released, which gave it a lot of weight. This story has been around for more than 5,000 years. For many, it’s deeply familiar, almost personal. Some people may be seeing it happen on this scale for the first time, with this level of visual ambition.
First look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram from the Ramayana
Namit Malhotra, who made Ramayana, has released a teaser for "Rama." This is the first real look at Ranbir Kapoor in the role. The audience now knows what the movie will sound like and how RK will look as Lord Ram. There were brief looks at Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The logline says, "Before there were heroes, there was Rama."
What makes Rama stand out is not just what he does, but also what he doesn't do. He gives up power when he could have kept it. He puts duty above everything else, even if it costs him a lot. Known as Maryada Purushottama, he represents an ideal of dignity, restraint, and moral clarity, even in moments of loss, exile, and injustice. That’s what keeps the story relevant, even now.
Nitesh Tiwari, Ranbir Kapoor, and Namit Malhotra talk about the movie Ramayana.
Director Nitesh Tiwari of the two-part film series Ramayana said, "The greatness of Ramayana lies in its emotional depth." At its core, it's not just about good and evil; it's also about choices, consequences, and the burden of doing the right thing. We have tried to stay true to Rama's journey because it is very human.
Ranbir Kapoor said, "I don't think I'm here to play Rama." I'm here to get something from him. He has a simplicity and purity that is very rare, and trying to understand and take that in has been a very humbling experience.
Namit Malhotra, the producer, filmmaker, and creative architect of Ramayana, said, "The power of Rama's story is not in what he conquers, but in what he lets go of." He stands for a standard that is hard, not easy, but necessary. He picks duty over desire, truth over comfort, and giving up something for someone else over himself. That's why his story has lasted for thousands of years and is still important today.
What can you expect from Namit Malhotra's version of the Ramayana?
There are more than 300 different versions of the Ramayana story from different cultures and parts of the world. If you're curious about how producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari will tell the story, the description says, "From visionary producer and filmmaker Namit Malhotra comes RAMAYANA: PART 1, a sweeping, two-part cinematic event inspired by one of the world's most enduring epics." Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the three Trinity Gods who have ruled the three worlds since the beginning of time. Brahma is the god who creates, Vishnu is the god who protects, and Shiva is the god who changes things. When the worlds of heaven and earth start to fall apart, the Trinity god Vishnu comes down to earth in an avatar to bring things back into balance. This time, Vishnu is reborn as RAMA (Ranbir Kapoor), a human prince whose job it is to bring balance back. AgainstIf you're curious about how producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari will tell the story, the description says: "From visionary producer and filmmaker Namit Malhotra comes RAMAYANA: PART 1, a sweeping, two-part cinematic event inspired by one of the world's most enduring epics."
Rama is the idol of Dharma (duty above all) and the most loved crown prince of Ayodhya, the greatest human dynasty of the time. He doesn't know that he is the only one who can stand up to Ravana in a fateful cosmic design. Rama wants to live a quiet life of honor with his wife Sita (Sai Pallavi), his loyal brother Lakshman (Ravie Dubey), and others. But fate forces him into exile and leads him to an unavoidable fight with Ravana that will change the fates of gods and mortals forever.
Ramayana: The movie's cast
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Sunny Deol plays Monkey God Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey plays Lakshmana in Ramayana.
When does Part 1 of the Ramayana come out?
Namit Malhotra is the producer of Ramayana, Nitesh Tiwari is the director, and award-winning screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan is the one who adapted it. The movie's music was written by Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
There will be two parts to Ramayana. Part 1 will come out in Diwali 2026. Part 2 is being made right now and will come out around the world during Diwali 2027.
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