Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Teaser Launches Globally Amid Mixed Reactions

The recent global launch of the teaser for Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film, Ramayana: Part 1, has generated a mix of excitement and criticism. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the teaser showcases Kapoor in a pivotal role and aims to promote Indian culture on international platforms. Producer Namit Malhotra addressed concerns regarding the teaser's U.S. premiere before its Indian release, emphasizing unity and the importance of sharing India's rich heritage. The film features a star-studded cast and is set to release in Indian theaters during Diwali 2026, with a second part planned for 2027. Read on to learn more about this ambitious cinematic project.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 3, 2026, 07:09 IST

A Landmark Week for Indian Cinema

This past week marked a significant moment for Indian cinema as Ranbir Kapoor and Yash unveiled the first teaser for their ambitious project, Ramayana: Part 1, titled Rama. The 2-minute and 38-second teaser showcases Ranbir in the role of Maryada Purshottam. Prior to its launch in India on Hanuman Janmotsav, which falls on April 2, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra traveled to the United States for a special screening in Los Angeles, where they engaged with fans and media. However, some online critics expressed dissatisfaction over the choice to premiere the teaser internationally before its home release.

Namit Malhotra Discusses the U.S. Premiere

Namit Malhotra on launching Ramayana teaser in U.S. before India

During the Mumbai event, Namit, who co-produces Ramayana alongside Yash, explained the rationale behind the teaser's U.S. launch. He emphasized the importance of unity, stating, “There’s no division, it’s one world, one Ramayana and one Rama.” His goal is to promote the Ramayana and raise awareness about India's rich heritage on global platforms.

Addressing Concerns from Fans

Namit Malhotra calms angry fans

Namit responded to the concerns of upset fans, urging them not to create divisions. He noted that many Indians in the U.S. appreciated the event's location. “You need to understand the emotion of the Indian people over there,” he concluded.

Cast and Release Details of Ramayana

About Ramayana

In addition to Ranbir, the film features Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Arun Govil as Dashrath. Kajal Aggarwal will play Mandodari, while Rakul Preet Singh portrays Shurpanakha. The ensemble also includes Amitabh Bachchan as Jatayu and the film's narrator, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyut Jihva, Suhail Nayyar as Sugriva, and Kunal Kapoor as Indra. Ramayana: Part 1 is set to hit Indian theaters during Diwali 2026, with the second part currently in production for a 2027 release.