The highly awaited first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, titled Rama, was officially released yesterday, April 2, 2026, on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Ranbir Kapoor, director Nitesh Tiwari, and producer Namit Malhotra attended the launch event held in Mumbai, and the occasion created a massive buzz across social media. Here are the highlights and live updates from this grand unveiling:
The highly awaited first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, titled Rama, was officially released yesterday, April 2, 2026, on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Ranbir Kapoor, director Nitesh Tiwari, and producer Namit Malhotra attended the launch event held in Mumbai, and the occasion created a massive buzz across social media. Here are the highlights and live updates from this grand unveiling:

“Ramayana” Teaser: Main Highlights
I) Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama: This teaser provides the first detailed look at Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation into this role. He is shown wearing royal clothes and gold jewellery, giving off a feeling of “purity and restraint.” In one specific moment, he is shown sitting in a boat; when his name is called, he slowly turns.
II) Visual Spectacle: Early reactions describe the cinematography and VFX (handled by DNEG) as “breathtaking.” The teaser opens with panoramic battlefield visuals and ends with a chilling shot of Yash as Ravana moving toward his massive Pushpak Vimana.
III) Music Powerhouse: The background score is a monumental collaboration between Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, which fans are already calling “electrifying” and “otherworldly.”
IV) Certification & Runtime: The teaser has a runtime of 2 minutes and 38 seconds and has been granted a ‘U’ certificate by the CBFC, making it accessible to all age groups.
A Star-Studded Cast
This film Ramayana has a massive ensemble cast, featuring the finest artists from across Indian cinema:
| Charecter | Actor |
| Lord Rama | Ranbir Kapoor |
| Mata Sita | Sai Pallavi |
| Ravana | Yash |
| Hanuman | Sunny Deol |
| Lakshman | Ravie Dubey |
| King Dasharatha | Arun Govil (The original TV Rama) |
| Kaikeyi | Lara Dutta |
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