Ranbir Kapoor Compares Ancient Pushpak Viman to Elon Musk's Tesla Flying Car

In a recent interview, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor compared the ancient Pushpak Viman to Elon Musk's Tesla flying car, highlighting India's historical advancements in aviation. He shared insights about the visual effects and design process for the upcoming film 'Ramayana', which is set to release on Diwali 2026. The film features a star-studded cast and promises to bring the epic tale to life with cutting-edge technology. Kapoor's remarks about the Pushpak Viman's significance in mythology and its connection to modern innovations have sparked interest among fans and film enthusiasts alike.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 1, 2026, 20:46 IST

Ranbir Kapoor Discusses Pushpak Viman in Interview

In a recent interview regarding his highly anticipated film 'Ramayana', Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor drew a fascinating comparison between the mythical Pushpak Viman and Elon Musk's new flying 'Roadster' car. He remarked that India had its own flying vehicle 5,000 years ago.

During a special conversation with TV presenter Suma, Ranbir was joined by director Nitesh Tiwari and co-stars Yash, Ravi Dubey, and Rakul Preet Singh.

Discussion on Visual Effects and Design

While discussing the weaponry and miraculous elements from the Ramayana era that will be depicted on screen, Ranbir humorously mentioned Elon Musk, stating, "Elon Musk has recently created a flying car, but I believe India accomplished this feat 5,000 years ago with the Pushpak Viman!"

Visual Design of Pushpak Viman Took Two Years

Visual design of the Pushpak Viman took two years to complete

Director Nitesh Tiwari shared that the final design of the Pushpak Viman was developed in collaboration with the Oscar-winning visual effects studio DNEG, taking nearly two years. He noted that changes in the initial and final designs necessitated multiple adjustments in the action choreography for the battle scenes between Ravana and Jatayu.

Mythical Significance of Pushpak Viman

In mythology, the Pushpak Viman is described as a flying palace and an automated chariot, crafted by the divine architect Vishwakarma for Lord Brahma. It later came into the possession of Ravana through Kubera.

Reference to Elon Musk's New 'Roadster'

Reference to Elon Musk's new 'Roadster'

Ranbir's comments come at a time when Elon Musk recently showcased Tesla's long-awaited next-generation electric sports car, the 'Roadster', in Texas on October 15. The car was demonstrated performing aerial flips and landings. However, Musk indicated that commercial production would not commence until 2028.

Film Release Scheduled for Diwali 2026

The film will be released on Diwali 2026

The first part of the two-part film 'Ramayana', directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is set to hit theaters on November 5, 2026, coinciding with Diwali. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The production is a collaboration between Namit Malhotra and Yash, with music composed by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.