Ramayana has finally revealed what feels like its most important piece so far. Producer Namit Malhotra has introduced ‘Rama’ through a dedicated teaser, giving audiences their first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor in the role. It’s a big moment, not just for the film, but for a story that has stayed relevant for thousands of years. The teaser was unveiled globally, and it carries that weight. For those who’ve grown up hearing this story, it feels familiar yet new. For others, it opens the door to experiencing it on a much larger scale. Here’s how the audience is reacting to Ranbir Kapoor’s first glimpse as Rama.
Ramayana teaser fan reactions
The internet is divided by the teaser of Ramayana. Reactions are pouring in from all quarters on social media. “After Adipurush, we needed this healing. THIS is how you respect and represent our history,” a user wrote on YouTube. Other comments read, “Please Indian Audience no matter where are you from East West North South but please watch this movie in theaters be UNITED this time it’s our Lord’s legend plzz “, “Dhurandhar now Ramayana….the kind of indian cinema we want …hoping for a cinematic spectacle”, “Who cannot stop themselves from watching the teaser again and again, just because of the quality?”, “1st dhurandhar 2nd ramayan Bollywood is in peak …this two is real indian movies… Whole world will shiver …with in Ram’s entry”, “Now that’s why Ravana’s famous flying chariot/plane is known as the Pushpaka Vimana…learn something Adipurush folks!”
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Rama’s first look from Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana
Ramayana brings together a strong cast, with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshamana. Namit Malhotra is backing the film as the producer, Nitesh Tiwari as the director, and Shridhar Raghavan has adapted the screenplay. The music is composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. Watch the first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Rama here:
On the technical side, the film leans heavily into world-building. Production design by Ravi Bansal and Ramsey Avery looks to recreate ancient India at a scale rarely seen before, while action is handled by Terry Notary and Guy Norris.
Presented by Prime Focus Studios along with DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana: Part 1 is the first of a two-part live-action epic based on Valmiki’s writings. The film is set to release globally during Diwali 2026, with Part 2 already in production and planned for Diwali 2027.
Also read: Ramayana Teaser Highlights: Ranbir Kapoor’s first look at Lord Ram out; watch video
