Majestic Rama

Ranbir Kapoor’s first look as Lord Rama unveiled, Nitesh Tiwari reveals ambitious mythological film took seven yrs to complete

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor’s first look as Lord Rama from producer Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana, one of the most ambitious cinematic projects in Indian cinema, was unveiled on Thursday. The makers released a two-minute-38-second teaser titled Rama on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, offering audiences their first glimpse into the world of Lord Rama.

The teaser showcases grand battlefields, majestic palaces and dense forests, with Kapoor seen in royal attire adorned with heavy gold jewellery, portraying the king and warrior of Ayodhya. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, known for Dangal and Chhichhore, the film has been in the making for seven years. The film also stars Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lord Lakshman. Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and DNEG, in association with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.

To reach till this moment, it has personally taken me seven years. Filmmaking is a speculative and lonely process. Every moment of these seven years, I’ve 

imagined this moment as to what the reaction would be when it comes out. Today, looking at your reaction, I feel the seven years are worth those seven years. A lot of people have worked on this film. We hope we get much love from you all.

Nitesh Tiwari, Director

We’ve made this (film) with a lot of love. Before you let it go, there’s a feeling of wanting to keep it, and we are like, ‘Are we ready to share it?’ Thanks to Nitesh and the team who have worked hard to put this labour of love. I’m proud of what we’ve put out. I hope you all have loved it. You don’t pick ‘Ramayana’, ‘Ramayana’ picks you.

Namit Malhotra, Producer

I don’t think I’m here to represent Rama. I’m here to learn from him. There is a simplicity and purity to him that is very rare; and trying to understand and imbibe that has been a deeply humbling experience. 

Ranbir Kapoor, Actor