The makers of ‘Ramayana’ have shared a behind-the-scenes video of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama on the actor’s birthday. The clip shows how he prepared for the role and gives fans a peek at the cast and the hard work that has gone into bringing the epic to the big screen.
Ranbir Kapoor’s preparation for Lord Rama
The video shows the actor getting ready for his character and filming some key sequences. Ranbir also speaks about the role and says he sees it as a responsibility, not just another character in a film.
What the director and cast say about the casting
Director Nitesh Tiwari talks about why choosing the right actor matters for a film like ‘Ramayana’, since people share a deep faith and emotional bond with the epic. Arun Govil, who plays King Dashrath, also appears in the video. Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey join him in explaining the qualities that make Ranbir a good fit for Lord Rama. The clip also shows the actors preparing for their roles.
Action training with international experts
The makers have given a look at the film’s action preparation too. International action director Terry Notary has trained Ranbir for the fight sequences, and stunt professionals from around the world have joined the project. Producer Namit Malhotra has brought together Indian and international talent, with the aim of presenting the epic on a large scale while keeping its cultural roots.
Cast, makers and release plans of ‘Ramayana’
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. It is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios along with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The recently released trailer has also drawn attention to the film’s scale and cast.The first part will release worldwide during Diwali 2026, and the second part will follow during Diwali 2027. Both parts will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam across India. Sony Pictures will handle global distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film in the Hindi-speaking market. A worldwide IMAX release is also planned.