Mumbai, March 27 – A glimpse of Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor as ‘Rama’ will be unveiled on April 2 on Hanuman Jayanti, confirms producer Namit Malhotra.
Malhotra posted on Instagram, where he wrote: “Happy Hanuman Jayanti. This is a story that belongs to all of us, and every step we have taken has been guided by a deep sense of responsibility, devotion, and care to bring our very own Ramayana to life in its truest spirit and on a grand scale.
We look forward to sharing the next glimpse, ‘Rama’, on April 2, on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, as we begin to showcase all these years of our effort through a grand world reveal with fans, celebrating this moment across the world. Thank you for your love, faith, and patience. – Namit Malhotra”
For the caption, he wrote: “Happy Hanuman Jayanti. Thank you for your faith and patience. On April 2, Hanuman Jayanti, we take the first step together. #RamayanaByNamitMalhotra In cinemas, globally – Diwali 2026 & 2027.”
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the two-part epic also stars Yash, Ravie Dubey, and Sai Pallavi in pivotal roles. It also features Sunny Deol, Amitabh Bachchan, and Lara Dutta.
Set nearly 5,000 years ago, Ramayana is cherished by billions and is far more than mythology; it is an eternal heritage that continues to resonate across generations. The film’s first look sparked a massive global frenzy, with a multi-city India launch and a striking Times Square showcase highlighting its scale and ambition.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is slated for a worldwide IMAX release, with Part 1 arriving in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.