The creators of the film 'Mahakavya Shri Ramayana Katha' have unveiled the long-awaited trailer for the upcoming mythological picture, which is releasing in theaters this week. The trailer provides an insight into the divine journey of Shri Rama and Mata Sita.
The film features Dev Sharma in the role of Shri Rama, Anjali Arora as Mata Sita, and Rajnish Duggal as Ravana. The trailer showcases key moments from the Ramayana, including the bond between Shri Rama and Mata Sita, their wanderings during vanavasa, Sita's abduction, Hanuman's devotion, and the final battle between dharma and adharma.
The main message of the film is emphasized by the phrase: 'Adharma Ke Samne Dharma Ka Naam, Shri Ram,' with the central themes of the story being dharma and maryada.
Director Abhishek Singh noted that every filmmaker has their own approach to the Ramayana. For them, the primary question was what feeling the audience should take away. They constantly returned to 'Katha Bhav,' meaning the love between Shri Rama and Mata Sita, Hanuman's devotion, Lakshmana's duty, and the maryada that Shri Rama faces in all circumstances. This sentiment must remain at the core of the narrative.
Dev Sharma, who plays Shri Rama, shared that Shri Rama's strength lies not only in his abilities but also in the self-control, compassion, duty, and maryada he exhibits when making every decision. This became his starting point. He added that there is a special responsibility in portraying not just a character, but someone who is revered. Even uttering 'Jai Shri Ram' creates an aura around a person that itself reminds one to stay on the right path.
Anjali Arora spoke about her character, saying that what touched her most was Mata Sita's unwavering resolve. Despite immense grace and meekness, she harbors exceptional inner strength. Even in the toughest circumstances and periods of separation, she never gave up her dignity, faith, or values. The most important aspect of embodying this character was bringing this inner strength and dignity into her performance with complete sensitivity.
Rajnish Duggal, playing Ravana, observed that Ravana possessed vast knowledge, power, and status, yet ultimately his ego proved stronger than his wisdom. Although Ravana had ten heads, it was the one called 'I' that destroyed him. He concluded that each of us has our own Ravana, and we simply need to ensure we do not feed it. For him, this also makes the conflict between Dharma and Adharma deeply relevant even today.
The film's musical score includes voices of several renowned singers such as Kailash Kher, Javed Ali, Farhad Bhinvandivala, Anurag Sharma, and Sunil Soni, who recorded songs in Hindi and Chittagonghi. Before the film's release, the creators have already published a teaser and three songs: 'Siya Ram,' 'Ram Ji Ki Sena,' and 'Hey Hanuman.' More compositions from the film are expected to be released soon.
Shil Verma is also starring in the film as Lakshmana, and Nirbhay Wadhwa as Hanuman. The film's premiere is scheduled for September 25th in theaters across India in Hindi and Chittagonghi languages.
