Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Alia Bhatt conveyed her heartfelt appreciation for Ranbir Kapoor’s first appearance as Lord Ram in the forthcoming epic Ramayana. The actress, known for her graceful presence on and off screen, took to Instagram to express her views on her husband’s striking transformation in Ramayana. Sharing the epic teaser on her Instagram account, Alia penned, “Some things don’t need words. This seems like the beginning of something spectacular. Diwali 2026 — we’re waiting.” Her brief comment conveyed her delight and excitement for the movie and Kapoor’s performance.
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Alia generally gives shoutouts to all of Ranbir’s endeavors, both in his personal and professional life. Whether she is cheering him on at premieres, posting heartfelt tributes online, or praising his work during interviews, the Raazi actress continues to be one of his biggest champions. The much-anticipated first look of Ramayana was officially unveiled on Thursday, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as the powerful Ravana. The teaser begins with a dramatic depiction of the cosmic trinity, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, before transitioning into stylized visuals that introduce the epic’s central characters.
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Ranbir Kapoor’s quiet and noble portrayal of Lord Ram stands in sharp contrast to Yash’s dramatic and strong depiction of Ravana, resulting in an immediate visual and emotional impact. The visuals include depictions of holy deities from Hindu mythology, highlighting the project’s spiritual depth and scope. The creators of the film released the trailer with a compelling message: “Ten years of aspiration. Relentless conviction to bring the greatest epic of all time to the world. A result of collaboration with some of the finest talent, ensuring Ramayana is told with reverence and respect. Welcome to the beginning. Let’s celebrate the IMMORTAL story of Rama vs. Ravana. Our Truth. Our History.”
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Popular director Nitesh Tiwari will release Ramayana in multiple parts. Additionally, Sunny Deol stars as Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman, in an ensemble cast that promises a mix of top-tier Indian movie talent. The film’s soundtrack will be a collaboration between famous composers Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman. Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra and co-produced by Yash, with backing from Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations. The visual effects are overseen by DNEG, an eight-time Oscar-winning VFX studio. We anticipate this remarkable crew to provide cutting-edge graphics that complement the epic story. The first edition will be released globally during Diwali 2026, with the second part arriving a year later in Diwali 2027. Fans all across the world are looking forward to this new rendition of a classic tale, and Alia’s passionate reaction has further fueled their excitement.
