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Ranbir Kapoor Transforms into Lord Rama: Behind-the-Scenes Video Reveals Epic Preparation
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News18•28-09-2026, 21:15
Ranbir Kapoor Transforms into Lord Rama: Behind-the-Scenes Video Reveals Epic Preparation
- •A new behind-the-scenes video showcases Ranbir Kapoor's transformation into Lord Rama for the upcoming film 'Ramayana', released on his birthday.
- •Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part film stars Ranbir as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
- •Ranbir Kapoor views playing Lord Rama as a significant responsibility, emphasizing the deep emotional connection people have with the epic.
- •International action director Terry Notary trained Ranbir for the film's action sequences, with global stunt professionals contributing to the project.
- •Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios, DNEG, and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, 'Ramayana' is set for a worldwide IMAX release, with Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
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Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, the two-part Ramayana film has its first part scheduled for a worldwide release during Diwali 2026, while the second part is set to arrive during Diwali 2027.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the epic film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Arun Govil as King Dashrath.
Sony Pictures will manage global distribution excluding India, Dharma Productions will distribute the movie in the Hindi-speaking market, and the project is also planned for a worldwide IMAX release across multiple languages.
