<p>The makers had recently released the teaser of the highly anticipated <i>Ramayana: The Introduction</i>, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in key roles. With music of legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer alongside AR Rahman and special effects, the first look has already wowed the Indian audience. Recently, the glimpse of the film was unveiled at a global level, ie, at NYC's Times Square. Several pictures and videos are now going viral on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Ramayana in New York City! Fans react</h2>

<p>Marking its presence across two continents, <i>Ramayana </i>has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema with its unprecedented scale and ambition. Fans took to social media platforms and reacted to the global level of the Ramayana. One user wrote, "RAMAYAN GOING HUGE. #Ramayana Glimpse at Times Square, New York".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/who-is-namit-malhotra-producer-of-india-s-most-expensive-film-ramayana-began-in-garage-and-bagged-8-oscars-1751611595025"><strong>Who is Namit Malhotra? Producer of India’s Most Expensive Film ‘Ramayana’, began in garage and bagged 8 Oscars</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RAMAYAN GOING HUGE 💥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ramayana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramayana</a> Glimpse at Times Square, New York 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YashBOSS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YashBOSS</a> <a href="https://t.co/2ZXyESztaX">pic.twitter.com/2ZXyESztaX</a></p>&mdash; Adheera (@adheeraeditz) <a href="https://twitter.com/adheeraeditz/status/1941141809939574898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote, "Ramayana lights up Times Square. Global wave begins now".&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ramayana lights up Times Square 🔥<br>Global wave begins now 🌍🛐<a href="https://twitter.com/TheNameIsYash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheNameIsYash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YashBOSS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YashBOSS</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ramayana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramayana</a> <a href="https://t.co/t4YhRZdPlw">pic.twitter.com/t4YhRZdPlw</a></p>&mdash; 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐚 (@LoyalYashFaan) <a href="https://twitter.com/LoyalYashFaan/status/1941154010259718610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"#Ramayana Glimpse takes up Times Square, New York to represent our history and our truth", wrote the third user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/who-is-namit-malhotra-producer-of-india-s-most-expensive-film-ramayana-began-in-garage-and-bagged-8-oscars-1751611595025"><strong>Who is Namit Malhotra? Producer of India’s Most Expensive Film ‘Ramayana’, began in garage and bagged 8 Oscars</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ramayana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramayana</a> Glimpse takes up the Times Square, New York to represent our history and our truth. <a href="https://t.co/J7igPCsjKn">pic.twitter.com/J7igPCsjKn</a></p>&mdash; 𝓐𝔂𝓪𝓷 🚩 (@behind_you_rk) <a href="https://twitter.com/behind_you_rk/status/1941145678652326380?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What do we know about Ramayana?</h2><p><i>Ramayana: The Introduction </i>and its sequel <i>Ramayana: The Conclusion</i> are produced by Namit Malhotra and have a massive budget of ₹835 crores ($98 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever made. The film will star Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-the-introduction-offers-first-glimpse-of-ranbir-kapoor-as-ram-yash-as-ravana-1751527429171"><strong>Ramayana: The Introduction offers first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Yash as Ravana| Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Ramayana: The Introduction</i> and its sequel <i>Ramayana: The Conclusion </i>are produced by Namit Malhotra and have a massive budget of ₹835 crores ($98 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever made. The music for the film is composed by legendary composer Hans Zimmer in collaboration with A. R. Rahman.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-who-is-hans-zimmer-why-is-internet-excited-about-his-collaboration-with-ar-rahman-in-ranbir-kapoor-sai-pallavi-starrer-1751626750840"><strong>Ramayana: Who is Hans Zimmer? Why is internet excited about his collaboration with AR Rahman in Ranbir Kapoor-Sai Pallavi starrer?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Ramayana: The Introduction</i> is currently in post-production and is expected to hit the big screen in November 2026, while <i>Ramayana: The Conclusion </i>is being filmed and is slated for release in November 2027.</p>

Ramayana: The Introduction stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. It is expected to hit the big screen in November 2026.

The makers had recently released the teaser of the highly anticipated Ramayana: The Introduction, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in key roles. With music of legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer alongside AR Rahman and special effects, the first look has already wowed the Indian audience. Recently, the glimpse of the film was unveiled at a global level, ie, at NYC's Times Square. Several pictures and videos are now going viral on social media.

<p>Ramayana: The Introduction stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. It is expected to hit the big screen in November 2026.</p>

Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor-Sai Pallavi-Yash starrer goes global! Poster lights up at NYC's Times Square after India launch

<p><i>Ramayana: The Introduction </i>has the internet buzzing since its first teaser dropped yesterday. The movie and its sequel, <i>Ramayana: The Conclusion</i>, are produced by Namit Malhotra and have a massive budget of ₹835 crores ($98 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever made. The music for the film is composed by legendary composer Hans Zimmer in collaboration with A. R. Rahman and boasts of an ensemble star cast that includes Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara.</p><h2>Who is Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra?</h2><p>Namit Malhotra is the founder and non-executive director of the visual and special effects company Prime Focus Limited, which has worked on blockbusters like Skyfall, <i>Fast &amp; Furious 6</i> and<i> Shrek 2 </i>and more. He is the son of film producer Naresh Malhotra and grandson of cinematographer M. N. Malhotra.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Prime Focus Limited merged with Double Negative, a UK-based VFX studio, in 2014 to create DNEG. The company has worked on films like <i>Inception, Interstellar, Dune Part 1 and Part 2 </i>and has won eight Academy Awards for its work. They have also worked on Indian films like<i> RRR, Munjya,</i> and <i>Kalki 2898 AD.</i></p><h2>Namit Malhotra’s vision for Ramayana</h2><p>In a recent interview with <i>Hindustan Times</i>, Namit Malhotra shared that he had been trying to make a live-action version of Ramayana since 2015, but the project only went on floors in 2023.<br><br>“I'm keen to not just make India proud but excite the world about Indian storytelling and really celebrate global cinema together. It's not like we don't like Hollywood films. It's not like we don't see an Oppenheimer and have a great feeling, or a Forest Gump, or any of these, you know, landmark films. Their stories are universal. I believe this is universal, too. This is that opportunity that I believe I'm pretty fortunate to have received in my life, and I hope I can deliver.”</p>

<p><i>Ramayana: The Introduction</i> is currently in post-production and is expected to hit the big screen in November 2026, while <i>Ramayana: The Conclusion</i> is being filmed and is slated for release in November 2027.</p>

The first teaser for Ramayana The Introduction has finally been released and is taking the internet by storm. With a massive budget, the movie is a two parter produced by Namit Malhotra.


Ramayana: The Introduction has the internet buzzing since its first teaser dropped yesterday. The movie and its sequel, Ramayana: The Conclusion, are produced by Namit Malhotra and have a massive budget of ₹835 crores ($98 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever made. The music for the film is composed by legendary composer Hans Zimmer in collaboration with A. R. Rahman and boasts of an ensemble star cast that includes Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. Who is Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra? Namit Malhotra is the founder and non-executive director of the visual and special effects company Prime Focus Limited, which has worked on blockbusters like Skyfall, Fast & Furious 6 and Shrek 2 and more. He is the son of film producer Naresh Malhotra and grandson of cinematographer M. N. Malhotra. Prime Focus Limited merged with Double Negative, a UK-based VFX studio, in 2014 to create DNEG. The company has worked on films like Inception, Interstellar, Dune Part 1 and Part 2 and has won eight Academy Awards for its work. They have also worked on Indian films like RRR, Munjya, and Kalki 2898 AD. Namit Malhotra’s vision for Ramayana In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Namit Malhotra shared that he had been trying to make a live-action version of Ramayana since 2015, but the project only went on floors in 2023. “I'm keen to not just make India proud but excite the world about Indian storytelling and really celebrate global cinema together. It's not like we don't like Hollywood films. It's not like we don't see an Oppenheimer and have a great feeling, or a Forest Gump, or any of these, you know, landmark films. Their stories are universal. I believe this is universal, too. This is that opportunity that I believe I'm pretty fortunate to have received in my life, and I hope I can deliver.”

<p>The first teaser for Ramayana: The Introduction has finally been released and is taking the internet by storm. With a massive budget, the movie is a two-parter produced by Namit Malhotra.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Who is Namit Malhotra? Producer of India’s Most Expensive Film ‘Ramayana’, began in garage and bagged 8 Oscars

<p>The first look of <i>Ramayana Part 1</i> was launched across Indian cities on Thursday amid fanfare. The 3-minute clip gives a glimpse at the scale of the magnum opus, which is being directed by Nitesh Tiwari. In <i>Ramayana,</i> Ranbir Kapoor will play Rama while KGF actor Yash will take on the role of Raavan. But did you know that Yash was not the first choice for the role and that the makers wanted to cast Hrithik Roshan as the antagonist?<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>Why did Hrithik Roshan back out of Ramayana?</h2><p>The idea of Hrithik playing the mythical antagonist and being pitted against Ranbir Kapoor had excited most fans. The makers were keen to cast Hrithik to play the iconic character on screen. But as it turned out, the casting had to change.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to reports, Hrithik had even loved the script and was keen on the scale of the project. However, the actor backed down from the project as he was not keen to play the villain again. Hrithik famously played the antagonist in <i>Dhoom 2, </i>which remains a cult movie to this date. His character in<i> Vikram Vedha</i>, too, had shades of grey.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>After playing intense roles in the recent past, Hrithik wasn’t keen to repeat the same kind of character on screen again. Hrithik reportedly felt that his fans still strongly connect with him as a hero.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>After multiple discussions with Nitesh Tiwari and the production team, Hrithik chose to step away from <i>Ramayana.</i> The makers then approached <i>KGF </i>star Yash, who liked the scale of the film and said yes. The rest, as they say, is history.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>About Ramayana Part 1</h2><p>The casting of the film has impressed everyone. While Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram and Yash Raavan, Sai Pallavi will be playing Sita. Popular TV actor and producer Ravie Dubey has been cast as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol will play Lord Hanuman in the film. The cast also includes Lara Dutta in a key role.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>While the first look of the Ramayana was unveiled nationwide on July 3, 2025, the film will only release in Diwali 2026.&nbsp;</p>

While Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram and Yash Raavan, Sai Pallavi will be playing Sita. Popular TV actor and producer Ravie Dubey has been cast as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol will play Lord Hanuman in the film. The cast also includes Lara Dutta in a key role. 

The first look of Ramayana Part 1 was launched across Indian cities on Thursday amid fanfare. The 3-minute clip gives a glimpse at the scale of the magnum opus, which is being directed by Nitesh Tiwari. In Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor will play Rama while KGF actor Yash will take on the role of Raavan. But did you know that Yash was not the first choice for the role and that the makers wanted to cast Hrithik Roshan as the antagonist? Why did Hrithik Roshan back out of Ramayana? The idea of Hrithik playing the mythical antagonist and being pitted against Ranbir Kapoor had excited most fans. The makers were keen to cast Hrithik to play the iconic character on screen. But as it turned out, the casting had to change. According to reports, Hrithik had even loved the script and was keen on the scale of the project. However, the actor backed down from the project as he was not keen to play the villain again. Hrithik famously played the antagonist in Dhoom 2, which remains a cult movie to this date. His character in Vikram Vedha, too, had shades of grey. After playing intense roles in the recent past, Hrithik wasn’t keen to repeat the same kind of character on screen again. Hrithik reportedly felt that his fans still strongly connect with him as a hero. After multiple discussions with Nitesh Tiwari and the production team, Hrithik chose to step away from Ramayana. The makers then approached KGF star Yash, who liked the scale of the film and said yes. The rest, as they say, is history. About Ramayana Part 1 The casting of the film has impressed everyone. While Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram and Yash Raavan, Sai Pallavi will be playing Sita. Popular TV actor and producer Ravie Dubey has been cast as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol will play Lord Hanuman in the film. The cast also includes Lara Dutta in a key role. While the first look of the Ramayana was unveiled nationwide on July 3, 2025, the film will only release in Diwali 2026.

<p>While Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram and Yash Raavan, Sai Pallavi will be playing Sita. Popular TV actor and producer Ravie Dubey has been cast as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol will play Lord Hanuman in the film. The cast also includes Lara Dutta in a key role.&nbsp;</p>

Did you know Hrithik Roshan was first choice for Raavan in Ramayana?

<p>The much-anticipated casting announcement is finally here. Ravie Dubey has been officially confirmed as Lakshman in the upcoming magnum opus Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. While there have been speculations about Ravie's casting in the film, the actor has kept mum about the project. Now, with the teaser out, it is finally confirmed that the actor will be making his much-anticipated Bollywood debut with this film.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor will be sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Ram, and Yash, who portrays Raavan in what's being called one of the biggest film projects in Indian cinema. &nbsp;The stellar cast also includes Sai Pallavi as Sita and Sunny Deol as Hanuman.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>While industry insiders had been speculating about Ravie's involvement in the project, the official confirmation came through a behind-the-scenes video from the film wrap-up celebration that surfaced online. The clip shows Ravie and Ranbir sharing a warm moment on set, cutting a cake together as the director addresses the team.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As the teaser was unveiled on Wednesday, Ravie Dubey's wife, actress Sargun Mehta, shared the teaser on her Instagram page. The proud wife wrote, “<i>2026 ki diwali ka intezaar meri zindagi ka sabse lamba intezaar hoga. </i>( The wait for Diwali 2026 is going to be long.) My heart is so so full. Every time l see the teaser, read the names on the poster, my heart swells with love and gratitude. Shukar shukar shukar JAI SHRI RAM 🙏 OM NAMAH SHIVAY 🕉️”</p>

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<p>Fans across social media platforms are expressing overwhelming excitement on seeing the popular TV actor's name &nbsp;in the ensemble cast. The prospect of watching him share screen space with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol has generated massive buzz among his fans.&nbsp;</p>

The much-anticipated casting announcement is finally here. Ravie Dubey has been officially confirmed as Lakshman in the upcoming magnum opus Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. While there have been speculations about Ravie's casting in the film, the actor has kept mum about the project.

The much-anticipated casting announcement is finally here. Ravie Dubey has been officially confirmed as Lakshman in the upcoming magnum opus Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. While there have been speculations about Ravie's casting in the film, the actor has kept mum about the project. Now, with the teaser out, it is finally confirmed that the actor will be making his much-anticipated Bollywood debut with this film. The actor will be sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Ram, and Yash, who portrays Raavan in what's being called one of the biggest film projects in Indian cinema. The stellar cast also includes Sai Pallavi as Sita and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. While industry insiders had been speculating about Ravie's involvement in the project, the official confirmation came through a behind-the-scenes video from the film wrap-up celebration that surfaced online. The clip shows Ravie and Ranbir sharing a warm moment on set, cutting a cake together as the director addresses the team. As the teaser was unveiled on Wednesday, Ravie Dubey's wife, actress Sargun Mehta, shared the teaser on her Instagram page. The proud wife wrote, “2026 ki diwali ka intezaar meri zindagi ka sabse lamba intezaar hoga. ( The wait for Diwali 2026 is going to be long.) My heart is so so full. Every time l see the teaser, read the names on the poster, my heart swells with love and gratitude. Shukar shukar shukar JAI SHRI RAM 🙏 OM NAMAH SHIVAY 🕉️”

<p>The much-anticipated casting announcement is finally here. Ravie Dubey has been officially confirmed as Lakshman in the upcoming magnum opus Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. While there have been speculations about Ravie's casting in the film, the actor has kept mum about the project.</p>

Ravie Dubey to play Lakshman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, proud wife Sargun Mehta says, 'Heart is full'

<p>The first teaser for <i>Ramayana: The Introduction</i> has dropped and is taking the internet by storm. Actor Yash, who will be playing the role of Ravana in the highly anticipated epic opposite Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram and also serves as a producer, shared via social media that the movie was a 10-year journey to bring to life, thanking the cast and crew. In the new teaser, we get our first look at the actor as the demon king of Lanka and Ranbir Kapoor as Ram. The movie has a lot of anticipation riding on it as the last live-action adaptation of the Hindu epic, <i>Adipurush</i>, was a critical and commercial disaster.</p><h2>Yash thanks the Ramayana team</h2><p>Taking to X, Yash posted, “Ten years of Aspiration. Relentless Conviction to bring the Greatest Epic of all time to the World. An outcome through a collaboration of some of the world’s best to ensure that Ramayana is presented with the greatest amount of Reverence and Respect. Welcome to the Beginning. Let’s Celebrate the IMMORTAL story of Rama v/s Ravana. Our Truth. Our History.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ten years of Aspiration. Relentless Conviction to bring the Greatest Epic of all time to the World. An outcome through a collaboration of some of the world’s best to ensure that Ramayana is presented with the greatest amount of Reverence and Respect. <br><br>Welcome to the Beginning.…</p>&mdash; Yash (@TheNameIsYash) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNameIsYash/status/1940666529093173684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Recently, the team released a few BTS pictures of Yash from the sets of Ramayana with legendary stunt director Guy Norris in newly released images. Norris has worked on blockbuster films like <i>Mad Max</i> and <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> trilogy. Joining him is legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer, who will be collaborating with A R Rahman on the film’s soundtrack.</p><h2>A massive scale and ensemble cast</h2><p>The cinematography for the film will be handled by Pankaj Kumar and Mahesh Limaye. Ramsey Avery, best known for his work on <i>The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power </i>and <i>Captain America: Brave New World</i>, is in charge of art direction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Ramayana</i> is based on the Indian epic and tells the story of Prince Ram and his war against the demon king Ravana of Lanka. The movie is one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. It has a reported budget of ₹835 crores ($97.4 million), making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever produced and will be a two-parter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The full cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Ramayana: The Introduction</i> is currently in post-production and is expected to hit the big&nbsp;</p><p>screen in November 2026, while <i>Ramayana: The Conclusion</i> is being filmed and is slated for release in November 2027.</p>

KGF star Yash will be playing the role of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, in the upcoming Ramayana: The Introduction and its sequel. Shared a few insights into the movie after its first teaser dropped.

The first teaser for Ramayana: The Introduction has dropped and is taking the internet by storm. Actor Yash, who will be playing the role of Ravana in the highly anticipated epic opposite Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram and also serves as a producer, shared via social media that the movie was a 10-year journey to bring to life, thanking the cast and crew. In the new teaser, we get our first look at the actor as the demon king of Lanka and Ranbir Kapoor as Ram. The movie has a lot of anticipation riding on it as the last live-action adaptation of the Hindu epic, Adipurush, was a critical and commercial disaster. Yash thanks the Ramayana team Taking to X, Yash posted, “Ten years of Aspiration. Relentless Conviction to bring the Greatest Epic of all time to the World. An outcome through a collaboration of some of the world’s best to ensure that Ramayana is presented with the greatest amount of Reverence and Respect. Welcome to the Beginning. Let’s Celebrate the IMMORTAL story of Rama v/s Ravana. Our Truth. Our History.”

<p>KGF star Yash will be playing the role of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, in the upcoming Ramayana: The Introduction and its sequel. Shared a few insights into the movie after its first teaser dropped.</p>

Yash reveals Ramayana: The Introduction was a 10-year dream come true as first teaser drops

<p>The highly anticipated first teaser of director Namit Malhotra's <i>Ramayana: The Introduction</i> is out, offering audiences their first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Ravana. The teaser provides a brief introduction to the epic of Ramayana set across the stars, beautifully accompanied by the music of legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer. The teaser then reveals the star-studded cast, which includes Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara.</p><h2>Stunning visuals and epic scale</h2><p>Viewers are treated to a few quick glimpses of Yash’s Ravana, wearing a cloak and walking along what appears to be a rocky shore. We also see Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram in the forest during his exile, wielding his bow. The teaser looks promising, and hopefully, the film can do justice to the epic and succeed where<i> Adipurush</i> failed.</p>

<h2>Massive teaser launch and budget</h2><p>The teaser was launched simultaneously across nine cities: Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Kochi during press events. <i>Ramayana</i> is based on the Indian epic and tells the story of Prince Ram and his war against the demon king Ravana of Lanka. The film is one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. With a reported budget of ₹835 crores ($97.4 million), it is one of the most expensive Indian films ever produced and will be released in two parts.</p><h2>Backed by an international team</h2><p>The music for the film will be composed by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Legendary stunt director Guy Norris, who has worked on films like <i>Mad Max</i> and <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> trilogy, will also be working on the project. <i>Ramayana: The Introduction</i> is currently in post-production and is expected to hit the big screen in November 2026, while <i>Ramayana: The Conclusion</i> is being filmed and is slated for release in November 2027.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Ramayana: The Introduction is arguably the most anticipated upcoming Indian movie release, and now we finally get our first look at Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Ravana. Can director Namit Malhotra deliver?

The highly anticipated first teaser of director Namit Malhotra's Ramayana: The Introduction is out, offering audiences their first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Ravana. The teaser provides a brief introduction to the epic of Ramayana set across the stars, beautifully accompanied by the music of legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer. The teaser then reveals the star-studded cast, which includes Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. Stunning visuals and epic scale Viewers are treated to a few quick glimpses of Yash’s Ravana, wearing a cloak and walking along what appears to be a rocky shore. We also see Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram in the forest during his exile, wielding his bow. The teaser looks promising, and hopefully, the film can do justice to the epic and succeed where Adipurush failed.

<p>Ramayana: The Introduction is arguably the most anticipated upcoming Indian movie release,&nbsp;and now we finally get our first look at Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Ravana. Can director Namit Malhotra deliver?</p>

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