Highlights
- First visual asset unveiled at a Los Angeles screening with cast and crew
- ‘Rama’ glimpse to release in India on April 2, marking Hanuman Jayanti
- Ranbir Kapoor calls Lord Rama a “conscience keeper” for billions
- Big-budget epic set for a Deepavali release, backed by major studios
LA launch sets the tone for a global campaign
The makers of Ramayana have taken their first step towards release with a special screening in Los Angeles, offering a select audience an early look at the film’s visual scale. Actor Ranbir Kapoor, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra were present at the event, which concluded with a brief Q&A session.
The preview, titled ‘Rama’, will be unveiled in India on April 2 to coincide with Hanuman Jayanti, signalling the start of a wider promotional push.
Kapoor reflects on Rama’s enduring relevance
Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama in the film, described the character as a guiding moral presence that has shaped generations. He spoke about Rama’s association with compassion, courage, righteousness and forgiveness, noting that his influence extends far beyond mythology.
Referring to the title Maryada Purushottam, Kapoor highlighted the idea of Rama as an ideal figure whose values continue to offer direction in times of adversity.
A star-led retelling of an epic
The film assembles a prominent cast, including Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The screenplay is written by Shridhar Raghavan.
Producer Malhotra has previously stressed the responsibility of adapting a story so deeply rooted in cultural memory, saying the team approached it with care and a sense of duty to its legacy.
Built for scale, aiming for a festive release
Directed by Tiwari, known for Dangal, Ramayana is being mounted on a large scale, with filming designed for IMAX presentation. The project is produced by Prime Focus Studios in association with the Oscar-winning VFX company DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
Following its first international preview, the film is targeting a theatrical release during Deepavali this year, positioning itself as one of the most ambitious Indian productions currently in the pipeline.
