On the occasion of Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor's birthday on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the creators of the monumental mythological spectacle Ramayana unveiled an exclusive behind-the-scenes (BTS) video, giving audiences a rare look into the actor's transformation into Lord Ram. Addressing the casting choice in the video, director Nitesh Tiwari emphasized the gravity of the decision, noting that crores of devotees maintain an emotional and spiritual bond with the sacred epic, making accurate casting vital to the project's integrity. Tiwari revealed that the moment producer Namit Malhotra mooted Ranbir's name, there was immediate conviction that the actor embodied the serenity, emotional depth, and moral purity required for the venerated character, while Ranbir shared that he approached the role not merely as an acting assignment, but as a sacred responsibility to honor the ethos of Maryada Purushottam Ram.

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The comprehensive BTS footage captures the rigorous preparation underpinning the ₹4,000-crore cinematic venture, chronicling look transformations, archery training, grand set constructions, and complex sequences. In heartfelt testimonials included within the reel, legendary actor Arun Govil—who essayed Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's iconic television serial and portrays King Dasharatha in this cinematic retelling—alongside Sai Pallavi, who plays Mata Sita, and Ravi Dubey, who essays Laxman, praised Ranbir's casting as ideal. Celebrating his dedication to the vision, the production team greeted the actor on his special day with the proud declaration, "This is our Ram," following an overwhelming global reception to the film's earlier teaser that validated the sheer scale and visual craftsmanship of the two-part mythological adaptation.

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Conceived on an unprecedented canvas, Ramayana is being mounted as a two-part magnum opus featuring an all-star ensemble: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Lankesh Ravan, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Laxman. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the multi-million-dollar production is backed by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios alongside eight-time Academy Award-winning visual effects powerhouse DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. Backed by a vast global theatrical distribution strategy, Sony Pictures will release the magnum opus worldwide across overseas territories, while Dharma Productions steers distribution across domestic Hindi-speaking circuits. The mythological saga is designed for an immersive worldwide IMAX release, with Part One slated to hit the silver screen on Diwali 2026 and Part Two arriving on Diwali 2027, across five Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.