The Indian film industry is about to witness a cinematic spectacle unlike anything we have ever seen before!
Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra‘s highly ambitious mythological epic, Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor as leading is officially gearing up for its global promotional rollout. Ahead of the highly anticipated worldwide teaser launch on April 2, 2026 (Hanuman Jayanti), the makers hosted a highly exclusive, invite-only IMAX screening in Burbank, Los Angeles.
Ranbir Kapoor, who is taking on the monumental role of Lord Rama, attended the event alongside the director-producer duo. From Ranbir’s deeply emotional speech to the breathtaking early reviews of the VFX and Hans Zimmer’s score, here is your ultimate breakdown of the epic LA premiere!
Ranbir Kapoor’s Emotional Speech: “Maryada Purushottam”
Greeting the international audience with a warm “Jai Siya Ram,” Ranbir completely won over the crowd during the post-screening Q&A session.
Speaking about the profound responsibility of portraying the deity, Ranbir described Lord Rama as the absolute epitome of an ideal man.
- “Lord Rama has been the conscience keeper of billions of people around the globe for centuries, and he will continue being so long after we are gone,” Ranbir shared passionately.
- Introducing the Western audience to the cultural depth of the epic, he added, “He enlightens us about the triumph of the human spirit in terms of adversities. He stands for compassion, for courage, for righteousness, and forgiveness. He is called Maryada Purushottam, which stands for an ideal man.”
Early Reviews: “Tears Fell Down My Cheek”
The 2-minute and 38-second teaser (which recently cleared the CBFC with a clean ‘U’ rating) left the Los Angeles audience with absolute goosebumps!
Attendees took to social media immediately to rave about the scale, the visual aesthetic, and the powerful background score composed by legendary Hollywood maestro Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
- The Boat Scene: One attendee highlighted a particularly moving shot of Ranbir, writing: “There was one moment that truly stayed with me—when Ram is sitting in a boat, his name is called, and he slowly turns… that moment hit deep. It felt like home. Tears fell down my cheek.”
- Yash as Ravana: The audience also confirmed that the teaser features a brief but fiery, intense glimpse of KGF superstar Yash as the antagonist, Ravana, sending the theater into an absolute frenzy!
The Ultimate Cast & Official Release Date
Mounted on an unprecedented budget of reportedly over ₹1600 crores, Ramayana boasts the most star-studded ensemble in modern Indian cinema history.
Alongside Ranbir and Yash, the film stars Sai Pallavi as Mata Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The sprawling mythological universe will be released in two massive installments.
Mark your calendars: Ramayana: Part 1 is officially slated for a worldwide IMAX release on Diwali 2026, with Part 2 scheduled to follow on Diwali 2027!
The World Awaits April 2!
The official ‘Rama’ character glimpse will be dropping globally on our screens this Thursday, April 2. Based on the overwhelming reactions from LA, Indian cinema is about to proudly present its greatest epic to the world on a scale that rivals Hollywood blockbusters!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the Ramayana teaser releasing?
Producer Namit Malhotra confirmed that the first official character glimpse, titled ‘Rama’, will be released globally on April 2, 2026, on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
2. Who is playing Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana?
Kannada superstar Yash (famous for KGF) is playing the formidable antagonist, Demon King Ravana.
3. What is the release date of Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana?
Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled for a massive global theatrical release during Diwali 2026. Part 2 will release the following year on Diwali 2027.
4. Who is giving the music for Ramayana?
The epic background score and soundtrack are being created by a historic collaboration between Oscar-winning Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer and Indian music legend A.R. Rahman.
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