News Desk: Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming epic Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, is generating excitement with the release of new behind-the-scenes footage. Producer Namit Malhotra has revealed that more than 10,000 people from across the world are working on the ambitious project.
The newly released promotional video offers a glimpse of the film’s scale and visual spectacle. Sai Pallavi is seen battling demons in a warrior-like avatar as Sita, while Ranbir Kapoor appears as Ram standing on a mountain against the rising sun. Yash’s Ravana is shown performing the tandav before a large statue of Lord Shiva.
The footage also features Jatayu in his full form and Kunal Kapoor as Indra, wielding his divine weapon, the Vajra. The glimpses suggest that Ram and Ravana will face numerous challenges, though their motivations and journeys differ.
Filmmakers discuss the film’s scale
In the promotional video, Ranbir Kapoor says that Ramayana should be presented in the best possible way. Malhotra describes it as a life-sized epic with considerable depth of character, emotion and spectacle.
Director Nitesh Tiwari believes the story will connect with audiences around the world. He points to its themes of family relationships, the underdog’s journey and a courageous love story.
Malhotra says the project was an opportunity that had to be pursued, adding that some films do not simply get made but seem to happen. Ranbir also praised the scale of the production and the cast and crew assembled for the film.
Highlighting the size of the undertaking, Malhotra said that more than 10,000 people worldwide are involved in bringing the epic to the screen.
Music, budget and release date
The film’s music is being composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, bringing together two prominent names from the international and Indian music industries.
Reportedly being made on a budget of around ₹4,000 crore, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is planned as a two-part cinematic project.
The first part is scheduled to release in theatres on November 5, 2026, during Diwali. The second instalment is expected to arrive during Diwali 2027.
With its large-scale visuals, star-studded cast and retelling of the Ramayana, the film is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Indian cinematic projects in recent years.
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