Ramayana Part 1 Trailer Launch Highlight: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash share insights into their roles

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Nitesh Tiwari also commended both actors for their performances and commitment. He praised the hard work, sincerity and dedication that Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi brought to their roles, saying they fully immersed themselves in bringing the characters to life.

Director Nitesh Tiwari revealed why he chose Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi for the lead roles. He said he could see Lord Ram and Mother Sita reflected in their eyes and could not imagine anyone else portraying the iconic characters.

Sunny Deol, who plays Lord Hanuman, was greeted with loud applause as he arrived at the event. Expressing his excitement, he said he was delighted to be part of Ramayana and believed that every citizen of the country would want to watch the film.

Yash, who essays the role of Raavan, received a thunderous welcome from the audience. Thanking the makers, he said, 'Thank you for giving me this opportunity.' He also praised the cast and expressed his gratitude for being part of the ambitious project.

Ravi Dubey, who plays Lord Lakshman, said he considered it a privilege to be part of Ramayana. During filming, he addressed Ranbir Kapoor as 'Bhaiya' and Sai Pallavi as 'Mata', saying it helped him remain connected to the emotional dynamics between the characters.

Sharing her spiritual approach, Sai Pallavi said portraying a goddess was not something that could simply be planned or perfected. 'I used to sit in meditation and pray, "Mother Sita, please act through me. May whatever happens through me be Your will for this film,"' she said.

Sai Pallavi, who portrays Mother Sita, spoke about the emotional responsibility of taking on the iconic role. She said she never felt she had chosen the character herself. Instead, she believed the opportunity was a blessing and regularly prayed and meditated, asking Mother Sita to guide her performance throughout the film.

Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram, was the first to arrive on stage. Addressing the audience, he thanked veteran actor Arun Govil, who famously portrayed Lord Ram on television. 'I grew up watching Arun Sir play Lord Ram. If I can portray this role even slightly the way he did, it would be a huge achievement,' Ranbir said. He also thanked director Nitesh Tiwari and the entire team.

On Saturday, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, acclaimed South Indian actress Sai Pallavi and actor Yash attended a Ramayana event in Delhi. TV actor Ravi Dubey and director Nitesh Tiwari also joined the gathering.

The cast and crew shared insights into the making of the film, their preparation for their respective roles, and what the epic project means to them.

The makers unveiled the first look of Lord Ram in April 2026. In it, Ranbir Kapoor appears as Lord Ram, portraying him not just as a warrior, but as a symbol of restraint, duty, and moral clarity.

At the trailer launch, producer Namit Malhotra lauded Ravie Dubey's commitment to playing Lakshman, saying he was deeply impressed by the actor's faith and belief in the journey.

At the Ramayana: Part 1 trailer launch event, Vivek Oberoi was seen in an elegant ivory embroidered kurta paired with matching trousers. Watch the video below:

Kannada actor Yash, who is playing the role of Ranava, had high praise for Ranbir Kapoor, calling him "phenomenal." He said, "Ranbir, you have been phenomenal, and I think the whole of India will see how you have surrendered yourself to this role and the magic you have created. And Sai, of course, is a fabulous actress. To see her perform Sita's role, you have to watch the film. Her eyes say it all."

The star-studded cast of Ramayana: Part 1, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Shobana, Vivek Oberoi, Sunny Deol, and Yash, came together for a group photograph at the trailer launch event.

The makers officially introduced several key characters, confirming Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva, Ajinkya Deo as Guru Vishvamitra, and Shobana as Kaikesi.

The highly anticipated film Ramayana: Part 1 is set to release this year during Diwali 2026.

At the Ramayana: Part 1 trailer launch event in Delhi, the makers unveiled the trailer for a select audience. Yash's fierce glimpse as Ravana has become the biggest talking point, leaving viewers thrilled by his powerful screen presence.

The Ramayana: Part 1 trailer was screened for a select audience and members of the Delhi media ahead of its official worldwide release. The trailer will be released globally for audiences on July 24, 2026.

Addressing the audience, the veteran actor Arun Govil revealed that he was outright rejected when he went for the auditions for Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's iconic Ramayan. For those who may not know, in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, Arun Govil is playing the role of Lord Ram's father, Dashrath.

Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, actors Kunal Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, and Vivek Oberoi also arrived at the event. For the unversed, Kunal Kapoor plays Lord Indra, Rakul Preet Singh essays Surpanakha, while Vivek Oberoi portrays Vidyutjihva, Surpanakha's husband.

Ranbir Kapoor made a stylish entry at the grand Ramayana: Part 1 trailer launch event in New Delhi. The actor, who plays Lord Ram in the film, was seen dressed in a black bandhgala along with cream pants. 

Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is performing at the grand trailer launch event of Ramayana: Part 1, held in New Delhi. Earlier in the day, he shared a picture on social media with producer Namit Malhotra, actor Yash, Ranbir Kapoor, and director Nitesh Tiwari, giving fans a glimpse of the star-studded event ahead of the trailer launch.

The grand trailer launch event of Ramayana: Part 1 has begun. Poet and author Kumar Vishwas is currently addressing the audience. Watch the event live using the link below.

Last week, the makers of Ramayana announced that the official trailer will be released worldwide on July 24, 2026. Take a look below:

For the unversed, Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and written by Shridhar Raghavan. It is produced by Namit Malhotra under Prime Focus Studios, in association with global VFX company DNEG, while Yash also serves as a co-producer under his banner, Monster Mind Creations.

The mythological epic Ramayana is set to release in two parts, with Part 1 arriving during Diwali 2026 and Part 2 slated for Diwali 2027.

The stage is ready at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi as the makers of Ramayana: Part 1 prepare for the film's grand trailer launch on Saturday, July 18, 2026.