Actor Arun Govil, known for his portrayal of Ram, commented on the backlash surrounding Ranbir Kapoor's casting in the upcoming 'Ramayana' film. He stated that 'nobody wants to see another Ram,' acknowledging public sentiment.
AR Rahman has stated it's a 'great honour' to collaborate with Hans Zimmer on the ambitious Rs 4000 crore 'Ramayana' film, an upcoming mythological drama starring Ranbir Kapoor.
Indian actor-producer-writer Yash reflects on his creative journey and how upcoming projects like 'Toxic' and 'Ramayana' are elevating Indian cinema on the global stage.
The opening sequence of Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film 'Ramayana' reportedly features Ravana battling his brother, rather than the traditional Rama vs. Ravana conflict.
Namit Malhotra has confirmed the timeline for 'Brahmastra 2' and announced a production shift for Ranbir Kapoor's Astraverse, following 'After Ramayana'.
A turban-clad actor involved in the Ramayana teaser production clarified that a 'colour-changing' glitch was not due to AI, stating he shot the scene with Ranbir Kapoor.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has confirmed his involvement in the upcoming Ramayana film, revealing he will portray both Rama and Parshurama, calling it a "fantastic opportunity."
The teaser for Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' has been released, offering a glimpse into what is anticipated to be one of India's largest upcoming film productions, though actor Vindu Dara Singh has cautioned the makers against deviating from Ramanand Sagar's beloved version.
Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari shared insights into his seven-year-long journey developing the 'Ramayana' film, describing the filmmaking process as both speculative and lonely.
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The teaser for Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana', titled 'Rama' and featuring Ranbir Kapoor, has received a 'U' rating from the CBFC and was screened in LA, where Kapoor called Lord Rama the 'conscience keeper of billions'.
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana buzzes: Faisal Malik (Panchayat's Prahlad) as Kumbhakarna, shot VFX-heavy scenes with Yash. Ranbir as Ram, Sai Pallavi Sita, Yash Ravana, Sunny Deol Hanuman.
Priya Ramachandran and Mohamed Rela along with Sikkil Gurucharan traced Ravana’s story through English expositions and Carnatic ragas, opening the experience to non-Tamil-speaking audiences.
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Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' has reportedly received overwhelmingly positive reactions at a recent test screening in Los Angeles. Attendees praised the epic's ambitious scale, visual effects, and emotional storytelling. This feedback aims to help the makers fine-tune the film before its Diwali 2026 release, with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi in lead roles.
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor revealed that portraying Lord Rama in the upcoming film 'Ramayana' helped him overcome personal bad habits. He stated that this transformation was motivated by his desire to be a better father to his daughter, Raha.
Anurag Basu has lauded Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama in the upcoming 'Ramayana' film, after Kapoor reportedly chose the project over a Kishore Kumar biopic.
Arun Govil, known for his portrayal of Lord Ram, has expressed confidence in Ranbir Kapoor's ability to perform well in the upcoming 'Ramayana' film, calling him a 'cultured boy'.
Director Nitesh Tiwari has teased a complex portrayal of Ravana in his upcoming 'Ramayana' franchise, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. Tiwari revealed that Yash's character will be explored beyond a simple villain, highlighting his multifaceted roles as a warrior, musician, scholar, and devotee.
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Actor Ranbir Kapoor shared an adorable anecdote about his daughter Raha's reaction to the epic Ramayana. Raha reportedly asked her father if he had shot with Hanuman that day.
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Actor Ranbir Kapoor has confirmed he will portray both Lord Ram and Lord Parshuram in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film 'Ramayana'. Kapoor detailed his approach to differentiating the divine characters, emphasizing spirituality and emotional depth.
Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita in the original "Ramayana" series, has given her approval to the new "Ramayana" teaser, describing it as "grand" and "beautiful" despite her earlier reservations.
Alia Bhatt has expressed her admiration for husband Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama in the 'Ramayana' teaser, calling his performance "fabulous" and a "beautiful job."
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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is reportedly considering splitting his upcoming film 'Varanasi' into two parts, with Priyanka Chopra revealing the film's ambitious timeline spanning from 7200 BC to 2027, following the success of 'Dhurandhar'.
They ecall her contribution in making Ramayana accessible to common people through simple Telugu and hail recognition accorded during Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s tenure
Participants in the largest March 8th march in Skopje demanded justice for Ivana, Katja, Rosica, and Ramayana, highlighting that femicide starts long before the final act.
Students at Nalanda University are exploring lessons on diplomacy and global conflict by analyzing ancient Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
A Kecak dance performance in Bali retells a story from the Hindu epic Ramayana, culminating in a fire eruption as dried coconut husks are set ablaze to symbolize the triumph of good over evil.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court invoked the epic Ramayana, specifically the relationship between Ram and Sita, to justify its decision to deny the repatriation of a child to Canada.
Actor Yash, who is producing the upcoming film 'Ramayana', responded to criticism regarding the visual effects in the recently released teaser featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, stating that the film is a 'work-in-progress' and improvements will be made.
Producer Namit Malhotra discussed his upcoming film 'Ramayana', describing it as an "Avatar meets Gladiator moment" and highlighting its significance as the "first story of the world" amidst other epic productions.
Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari described Lord Ram's exile as a "very emotional moment" of the Ramayana, expressing his excitement to share his interpretation with audiences.
Director Nitesh Tiwari revealed that Yash's character, Ravana, in the upcoming film 'Ramayana: Part 1' will be presented as a layered and humanized figure. Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Rama, praised Yash's screen presence for the role.
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has publicly defended Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film 'Ramayana' against criticism, while also acknowledging 'VFX issues' in his own film 'War 2'.
An article delves into the Kapoor family's long-standing connection to Lord Ram, tracing it back 93 years, predating Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming 'Ramayana' film.
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The highly anticipated trailer for 'Ramayana' has officially debuted online, unveiling Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, but has also drawn critique from filmmaker Sanjay Gupta regarding its VFX claims.
Viveck Vaswani shared anecdotes about the late Rishi Kapoor, stating that the actor was often 'irritated' with his son Ranbir Kapoor, a sentiment the 'Ramayana' actor used to 'laugh' about.
A column by Devdutt Pattanaik delves into the figure of 'The Ravana of Ratanpur,' exploring older memories behind modern political narratives of the Ramayana.
Indian film producer Namit Malhotra, known for 'Ramayana', has debuted on the Hurun Global Rich List 2026 with a net worth of Rs 9204 crore, marking a significant personal financial achievement.
Viral images claiming to show Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi as Rama and Sita in the upcoming 'Ramayana' film have been confirmed as fake. Actor Ashish Sharma, who previously played Rama, revealed the images were digitally altered from his own show, 'Siya Ke Ram', debunking the 'leaked' photos.