Ramayana Trailer Highlights: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash's film asset out now

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The highly anticipated film Ramayana is directed by Dangal fame Nitesh Tiwari. It is written by Shridhar Raghavan and Nitesh Tiwari, while the music is composed by Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.

In the official trailer, Ranbir Kapoor's journey as Rama is showcased, from his training years and marriage to Sita to their exile.

The official trailer of Ramayana Part 1 offers glimpses of the film's main characters. Meet the star-studded cast bringing the iconic characters from the epic to life here.

Sai Pallavi appears as Sita, with the trailer offering glimpses of her character's bond with Ranbir Kapoor's Rama and Ravie Dubey's Lakshman.

While several key characters are introduced in the Ramayana Part 1 trailer, Sunny Deol's Lord Hanuman remains absent from the trailer, leaving fans curious. To know what the actor said about his role at the trailer launch in New Delhi. Read here.

The 4-minute-and-9-second-long trailer captures Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram, Sai Pallavi’s Sita and Ravi Dubey’s Lakshman as they embark on their journey into the forest, marking a pivotal chapter in their lives.

Social media is buzzing with reactions as fans discuss Ranbir Kapoor's Ram, Sai Pallavi's Sita and Yash's Ravana in Ramayana Part 1 trailer.

The screenplay for Ramayana has been adapted by Shridhar Raghavan, whose previous writing credits include Khakee, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, The Night Manager, Criminal Justice and C.I.D., according to IMDb. The film marks his first collaboration with director Nitesh Tiwari.

Raghavan is also the younger brother of filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, known for directing films such as Johnny Gaddaar, Badlapur, Andhadhun and Merry Christmas.

The makers timed the Ramayana trailer launch to the Brahma Muhurat, the pre-dawn period regarded as auspicious in the Hindu tradition. Producer Namit Malhotra had said the timing reflects the film's spiritual and cultural roots.

Nitesh Tiwari, director of Ramayana, said, "The Ramayana is one of the greatest stories ever told, not because of its scale, but because of the timeless values it represents. As a filmmaker, I never felt the responsibility to make it universal, it already is. My responsibility has been to approach it with complete honesty, authenticity and reverence. Every creative decision we have made - from the writing and performances to the production design, music, visual effects and every frame on screen, has been guided by a single thought: to honour this extraordinary legacy with the dignity and respect it deserves while presenting it through the finest cinematic craftsmanship possible."

The director further added, "It has been the privilege of a lifetime to work alongside some of the world's finest artists, technicians and storytellers in bringing this vision to life. I hope audiences everywhere experience not just the spectacle of Ramayana, but also the emotion, humanity, and timeless spirit that have allowed it to endure for thousands of years."

Namit Malhotra, producer of Ramayana, said, "The Ramayana is not just one of our greatest epics; it is part of how we live, celebrate and pass on our values from one generation to the next. Every year, Dussehra and Diwali remind us that its message continues to guide millions through the triumph of light over darkness and righteousness over evil. Very few stories continue to shape everyday life thousands of years after they were first told. The Ramayana does. Having spent much of my life working across the global film industry, I have always believed that India's greatest stories deserve to be experienced on the world's biggest stage."

The producer further added, "Today, we finally have the artists, the technology, the craftsmanship and the collective ambition to present this extraordinary cultural legacy to audiences everywhere with the authenticity, scale and cinematic excellence it deserves. This is not simply the beginning of a film. It is the beginning of a journey to celebrate India's cultural richness with the world. India has always lived this story. It is now our privilege to share it with the world."

Karan Johar and the official Instagram handle of Dharma Movies shared the trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 online. For those who don't know, Karan Johar's production house will be handling the North Indian distribution of Namil Malhotra's film. 

Ramayana: Part 1 trailer was released today at 4:15. Here's a trailer breakdown of Nitesh Tiwari's epic:

Ranbir Kapoor begins vanvas as Yash's Ravana rises to power in Lanka

The Malayalam trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 is also out. Watch it here:

Ramayana trailer has been released in several languages. The Telugu trailer of Part 1 is also out. Watch it here:

The Tamil trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 is out now as well. Have a look at it here:

The Ramayana: Part 1 trailer has been released in 5 languages. Watch the Kannada trailer here:

Ramayan: Part 1 trailer is out now. Watch it here:

Development on Ramayana has taken several years, with filming spread across multiple schedules. The project has attracted attention for its cast, technical crew and international collaborations, making today's trailer launch one of the most closely watched moments in Indian cinema this year.

Producer Namit Malhotra has repeatedly described Ramayana as a project designed for the big screen, with a strong emphasis on visual effects and world-building. The trailer is expected to indicate how the makers have approached the mythology while balancing scale with storytelling.

One of the film's biggest talking points has been its music. Academy Award winners Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman are collaborating on the soundtrack, marking the first time the two composers have worked together on a feature film. Their partnership has added to the anticipation surrounding the project.

Ramayana brings together Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The cast also includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has been mounted as a two-part adaptation of the ancient epic.

Months after introducing audiences to the film through posters and an announcement video, the makers are now set to unveil the first full trailer of Ramayana. The footage is expected to offer a closer look at the film's scale, visual world and principal characters ahead of its theatrical release.

The trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 will release today at 4:15 am.