Reportedly, Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Ram, and Sai Pallavi will be seen as Sita in Ramayana. Yash has confirmed that he will be playing Ravana in the film.
The much-anticipated magnum opus Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was officially announced by Namit Malhotra on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, Namit also revealed that the film will be released in two parts. While Ramayana Part One will hit theaters in 2026, Part Two is scheduled for release in 2027.
Ramayana poster, release date announced
Namit Malhotra unveiled the poster, showing an arrow against a fiery sky. In his post, he shared his excitement: “More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5000 years to the big screen. And today, I am thrilled to see it taking shape beautifully as our teams work tirelessly with only one purpose: to present the most authentic, sacred, and visually stunning adaptation of our history, our truth, and our culture – our RAMAYANA – for people across the world.”
Fans react to announcement
He added, “Join us as we fulfill our dream of bringing our greatest epic to life with pride and reverence… Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.” Fans were excited in the comments, with one fan exclaiming, “The most awaited Magnum Opus—so excited!” Others commented, “So excited,” and “Super duper excited.”
About Ramayana’s cast
According to reports, Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Ram, and Sai Pallavi will portray Sita in Ramayana. Yash has confirmed he will play Ravana. Lara Dutta will take on the role of Kaikeyi, Sunny Deol will portray Hanuman, and Sheeba Chaddha will play Manthara. A leaked picture from the set featuring Ranbir and Sai in their costumes went viral on social media earlier this year.
Yash on playing Ravana
Recently, Yash discussed his role during a conversation with Namit Malhotra of DNEG and Prime Focus. He stated, “If the character is treated like a character… if this doesn’t happen today, then the film won’t happen. To make a film with that kind of budget, you need those kinds of actors to come together and work for the project. It has to be beyond yourself and your stardom. We have to place the project and the vision first.”
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