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Ramayana teaser live updates: Ranbir Kapoor's Lord Rama glimpse gets mixed reactions for 'cartoonish VFX’

The two-and-a-half-minute teaser focuses on Kapoor as Rama and introduces a two-part epic with music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.

  • On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the teaser for Ramayana was unveiled digitally and in Mumbai, showcasing actor Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in the two-part epic based on Valmiki's work.
  • Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra are spearheading this two-part franchise, with Part 1 scheduled for release on Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in production for Diwali 2027.
  • Alongside Kapoor, the cast features Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Yash as Ravana, with Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman collaborating on the musical score.
  • Ranbir initially hesitated to accept the role, feeling unprepared to portray the "conscience keeper" of billions, later describing Lord Ram as "Maryada Purushottam," the ideal man of compassion and righteousness.
  • Online reactions to the teaser have been mixed, with some viewers critiquing the visual effects, though the franchise aims to carry a legacy spanning over 5,000 years to a new generation.
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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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