Dil Raju calls Ranbir Kapoor ‘Ranveer Singh’ at Ramayana’s grand Hyderabad event; immediately apologizes: “Sorry, Ranbir Kapoor garu!”
The producer quickly corrected himself and apologized after the slip-up, which was captured on video and spread on social media.
- On Monday, October 19, 2026, Telugu film producer Dil Raju mistakenly called actor Ranbir Kapoor "Ranveer Singh" during a Ramayana pre-release event in Hyderabad, saying, "One of the best heroes is Ranveer Singh. Ranbir Kapoor garu, sorry," before laughing at the blunder.
- Dil Raju, whose company Sri Venkateswara Creations distributes the film in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, praised Ranbir Kapoor while noting he previously distributed his films Brahmastra and Animal .
- The Hyderabad event featured cast members including Yash, Sai Pallavi, and Ravi Dubey alongside director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, who showcased the film with music by Oscar-winning composers AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
- A video of the producer's slip-up is circulating on social media, while Ranbir Kapoor remained composed throughout the incident as the team prepares for worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.
- The film's world premiere is scheduled for October 27 at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, though advance bookings may face delays as distributors reportedly demand 60% revenue share for the first week.
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Dil Raju slips up while praising Ranbir Kapoor at Ramayana event, calls him Ranveer Singh
Producer Dil Raju mistakenly called Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor Ranveer Singh while praising him at a Hyderabad event for Ramayana: Part 1, before correcting himself and apologising.
'Ramayana' distributor Dil Raju confuses Ranbir Kapoor with Ranveer Singh at an event, quickly apologises, calls him 'the best hero' - WATCH VIDEO
Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated film 'Ramayana' is set to hit theaters this Diwali. The distribution has been secured, with Dil Raju overseeing the release for Telugu audiences. A recent gathering for promotion saw a humorous slip as Dil Raju called Ranbir Kapoor by Ranveer Singh's name, which delighted the crowd. With Ranbir leading as Lord Rama, the diverse ensemble cast added to the film's allure.
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PressNewsAgencyDil Raju calls Ranbir Kapoor ‘Ranveer Singh’ at Ramayana’s grand Hyderabad event; immediately apologizes: “Sorry, Ranbir Kapoor garu!”
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and Andhra Pradesh-Telangana distributor Dil Raju attended the grand pre-release event of Ramayana in Hyderabad. The event followed a successful gathering in Bengaluru just a few days earlier. At the beginning of the film, Dil Raju, whose production and distribution company, Sri Venkateswara Creations, will release Ramayana in Andhra…
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