Actor Ravi Dubey has won widespread appreciation on social media after a heartwarming moment with veteran actor Sunny Deol at the Mumbai screening of Ramayana. A video showing Dubey touching Sunny Deol’s feet as a mark of respect has gone viral, with viewers praising the actor for his humble gesture.
The special screening of the much-awaited film was organised in Mumbai on Tuesday, November 3, and witnessed the presence of several prominent personalities from the film industry. Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Ravi Dubey and his wife Sargun Mehta were among those attending the event.
In the viral video, Sunny Deol is seen posing for photographers on the red carpet when Ravi Dubey approaches him and touches his feet. Sunny initially appears surprised by the unexpected gesture but soon responds warmly by embracing Dubey. Kunal Kapoor, who plays Indra Dev in the film, is also seen standing nearby during the interaction.
The moment quickly attracted attention online, with social media users appreciating Dubey's respect towards the senior actor. Several viewers described him as a genuine and humble personality. Others praised the gesture and expressed excitement about his performance in the upcoming film.
Ravi Dubey arrived at the screening with his wife, actress Sargun Mehta, holding her hand as the couple made their way to the venue. The actor is set to play an important role in the ambitious cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey in a significant role. The film is being planned as a two-part cinematic project.
Producer Namit Malhotra has revealed that the combined budget for both instalments is expected to be around $500 million, equivalent to more than ₹4,000 crore. He said the project has been developed over six to seven years with the ambition of presenting the Indian epic to audiences across the world.
The first instalment is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, ahead of Diwali, while the second part is planned for Diwali 2027.
With its massive scale, star-studded cast and global ambitions, Ramayana is already generating considerable excitement. Meanwhile, Ravi Dubey's heartfelt interaction with Sunny Deol has become one of the most talked-about moments from the film's grand Mumbai premiere.
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