Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming epic Ramayana has quickly become one of the most talked-about films in Bollywood, thanks to its star-studded cast. Masala Buzz has learned exclusively that the makers plan to release a special glimpse of the movie on April 2, 2026. But before that, the team traveled to the West to showcase the film’s first visuals to an international audience. During the event, Ranbir Kapoor shared his thoughts on portraying Lord Rama.
Ranbir Kapoor on Portraying Lord Rama
The internet is buzzing with pictures and videos from Ranbir Kapoor’s recent trip to Los Angeles. At the Ramayana event, he was joined by director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. Together, they presented a key visual asset of the film to a select audience.
Speaking at the event, Ranbir said,
“Lord Rama has been the conscience keeper of billions of people around the globe for centuries, and he will continue being so long after we are gone.”
He went on to explain,
“He teaches us about the triumph of the human spirit in adversity. He stands for compassion, courage, righteousness, and forgiveness. He is called Maryada Purushottam, which represents the ideal man.”
What to Expect from the April 2 Glimpse
According to insiders, the upcoming release will focus on introducing the world of Ramayana through its characters. “It’s more personal and rooted in how each role has been envisioned. The scale and action will be explored in a separate asset that will come in a couple of months,” a source shared. The glimpse will coincide with Hanuman Jayanti, showcasing the cast in their respective roles.
For those new to the project:
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama
Yash portrays Ravana
Sai Pallavi takes on the role of Sita
Ravi Dubey is Lakshman
Sunny Deol appears as Hanuman
The ensemble also features Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Vivek Oberoi, Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, and more, making it one of the most anticipated Bollywood films in recent years.