Fans eagerly awaited the trailer for the mega-budget film 'Ramayana,' but it has been announced that the trailer's release has been postponed. The premiere was originally scheduled for July 24, but the creators decided to move it to a later date, which has not yet been announced.
On Thursday, Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, director Nitish Tiwari, and producer Namit Malhotra participated in a panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con. There was an expectation that the trailer launch would take place during this event, but this did not happen.
Producer Namit Malhotra explained the reason for the postponement in his post. He noted that a very important day has arrived for the film 'Ramayana,' as his dream of presenting 'Ramayana' to the whole world has become a reality thanks to the partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. This is why the trailer will be released globally later.
Malhotra emphasized that this will be a moment of pride in the history of Indian cinema, which spans over a hundred years, as 'Ramayana' will reach a global audience, similar to major Hollywood projects. He added: 'People from all over the world will be able to learn about our culture and stories with pride and enthusiasm. I thank all the fans who believed in Ramayana and made this possible. Our youth are our future, so let us all protect our future together. Jai Hind.'
It is known that the film will be released in two parts. The first part is planned for release in celebration of the Diwali festival this year. In the film, Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi will play Mata Sita, and Yash will play Ravana. Besides them, important roles will be played by Ravi Dubey, Sani Deol, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi, and Kunal Kapoor.
Ahead of the highly anticipated trailer for 'Ramayana' on July 24th, Deepika Chhulhiya, who played the immortal role of Sita in Ramanagan Sagar's 'Ramayana,' openly shared her opinion on the new project. She discussed Sai Pannavi's participation in the role of Sita, and also commented on Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Arun Govil. Furthermore, she talked about how her role as Sita became her defining characteristic but simultaneously impacted her career.
In an interview with Variety India, Deepika stated that she has seen Sai Pannavi's work and considers her an outstanding actress. Nevertheless, she emphasized that it is premature to judge how well she will fit the role of Sita. She recalled that Tulsidas's description of Sita from 'Ramayana' mentions her eyes, height, hair, and appearance. Ramanagan Sagar was looking for exactly such a Sita, and he saw her in her. She added that the other actors are good if they match the character.
Deepika noted that Ramanagan Sagar's 'Ramayana' still lives in people's hearts, and this will certainly be reflected in the new film. She admitted that today she is known more by the name Sita than by her own name, and this has become her identity. Although any artist wants to play different roles, no one wishes to remain forever in one character. She warned that the influence of their 'Ramayana' will be very strong on this new film. Even after her being shown in reruns on Doordarshan during the coronavirus pandemic, the new generation saw her, and it will not be easy to erase that 'Ramayana' from people's minds. According to her memory, the original 'Ramayana' never mentioned Sita having curly hair.
Deepika explained that the immense popularity of the role of Sita turned into a problem for her. After 'Ramayana,' she stopped receiving offers, and she is still forced to ask for work. She mentioned that Ranbir Kapoor, having acted in films like 'Barfi,' 'Sanju,' and 'Animal,' is now playing Lord Rama. She noted that times have changed: previously, artists were often limited to one type of role. Now, people find it difficult to imagine her in any other role, which prompted her to move into production.
Regarding Yash, Deepika expressed confidence in his ability to convincingly play Ravana, although she stressed that the audience's emotional connection still belongs to Ramanagan Sagar's 'Ramayana.' She said she had seen some of Yash's work and is confident that he will look powerful in the role of Ravana. However, she believes it is very difficult to erase the old 'Ramayana' from people's memory. If this film were released 50 years from now, perhaps people would forget the old cast, but right now these memories are fresh.
Wishing luck to the entire film team, Deepika noted that all participants are extremely talented, and she is confident that audiences will want to watch this film at least once. She named the main strength of their 'Ramayana' as the fact that every actor perfectly matched their character. She also mentioned that the music by Ravindra Jain was an important reason for its success. The new project, directed by Nitish Tiwari, will be released in two parts. In it, Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Rama, Sai Pannavi will play Mata Sita, and Yash will play Ravana. Besides them, Sani Deol (Hanuman), Ravi Dubey (Lakshman), Arun Govil (Dasharath), Lara Datta, Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Shiba Chadha, and Adinath Kotare will also take part in important roles. This mega-project with a budget of around 4000 crore rupees has merged the music of Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman for the first time. 'Ramayana: Part 1' will be released in theaters in December 2026, and 'Part 2' in December 2027.
The anticipation for the official trailer of director Nitesh Tiwari's epic film 'Ramayana: Part 1' is generating immense interest among viewers. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and KGF star Yash, is set to release its official trailer on July 24th.
However, at this time, everyone's attention was drawn to a fan-made trailer created using artificial intelligence (AI). The film 'Ramayana' is planned to be released in theaters during the Diwali festival this year. Due to the strong buzz surrounding the movie, some creators utilized AI technology to prepare a fantastic and impressive 'Tollywood'-style version that is rapidly spreading across the internet.
The 1 minute and 15 second fan trailer, created by the YouTube channel 'Sanatani Siddhant', features actors from South Indian cinema. In this video, superstar Mahesh Babu is depicted as Lord Rama, and National Award winner Kriti Suresh plays the role of Mother Sita. The trailer shows Mahesh Babu deeply mourning the abduction of his Sita, while Kriti Suresh experiences the pain of separation. Additionally, actress Janhvi Kapoor is presented in the role of Mandodari, looking very sad and emotional.
The most striking element of this fan trailer is the portrayal of Ravana by Junior NTR. In the video, he is shown as a fierce and powerful Ravana who sets his own hands on fire while worshipping Lord Shiva. This depiction of the Tollywood star has been so well-received by viewers that they are actively sharing the video on social media platforms X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. One user commented: 'A video that gives me goosebumps, who will be responsible if something happens to me?', while another joked: 'Give this creator 10,000 rupees and let him release a full two-hour movie on YouTube.'
Regarding Nitesh Tiwari's original 'Ramayana,' which is being produced under the guidance of Namit Malhotra, Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi will play Mother Sita, and South superstar Yash will play Ravana. In addition to them, the film will also feature major artists such as Ravi Dubey, Sani Deol, Kajal Aggarwal, Vivek Oberoi, and Rakul Preet Singh. The musical score will be jointly created by Oscar-winning AR Rahman and legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer.
The film's trailer will be presented at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) one day before its worldwide release on July 24th, specifically on July 23rd. This picture, based on the epic Mahabharata, will be released in two parts: the first part is scheduled for Diwali 2026, and the second for Diwali 2027.
