Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol Star In AI Live-Action Take On Prince Rama Anime | PHOTOS

One of the most eagerly awaited projects on the Indian cinema slate is Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, slated for release in 2026. Ever since the film’s first look dropped last year, curiosity around the ambitious two-part epic has only intensified. While fans wait for the next official update, a digital creator has set social media abuzz by sharing striking AI-generated visuals that imagine the cast of Tiwari’s Ramayana stepping into the world of the beloved animated classic Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama.

AI recreates Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama with Ramayana cast

On Saturday, an Instagram page called Digital Dreamer unveiled a series of AI-created images that reimagine iconic moments from the 1993 anime film using the star cast of Tiwari’s

upcoming adaptation. The visuals present Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, soaring across the sea, while Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama is seen wielding a sword on the battlefield, standing beside a young boy with an arrow, and breaking Lord Shiva’s bow, the Pinaka, to win Sita’s hand.

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Other frames depict Yash as Ravana, dramatically abducting Sai Pallavi’s Sita and carrying her away to Lanka. The AI renderings blend nostalgia with modern star power, offering fans a glimpse of how the live-action Ramayana might echo the visual grandeur of the animated classic.

The images quickly went viral, drawing enthusiastic reactions from fans. One user commented, “Ranbir looks good, Yash looks amazing, Sunny looks cute too, and Sai looks beautiful.” Another wrote, “First time Ravana is looking better than Ram ji.” A third added, “This is so good — everyone looks just perfect.”

About Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama

Released in 1993, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama remains one of the most celebrated adaptations of the Indian epic. The Indo-Japanese anime was directed by Yugo Sako, Koichi Sasaki, and Ram Mohan, and produced in both Hindi and English. Over the years, the film has earned a cult following and boasts an impressive IMDb rating of 9.2, making it one of the highest-rated Indian films ever. Even decades later, it continues to be hailed for its storytelling, animation, and emotional depth.

About Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana

Backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is being mounted on a staggering budget of approximately ₹4,000 crore. Designed as a two-part cinematic spectacle, the film brings together a star-studded cast, international collaborators, and cutting-edge visual effects technology.

The epic features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Yash as Ravana. The first installment is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release, while the second part is set to arrive on Diwali 2027, positioning the project as one of the most ambitious mythological films ever made in Indian cinema.