Ranbir Kapoor Reveals His Reaction To Seeing Sai Pallavi As Sita On First Day Of Ramayana Shoot; Lauds Yash

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upcoming mythological epic Ramayana is easily one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced on a massive scale by Namit Malhotra, the film has been making headlines ever since it was announced. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, the casting itself created enormous buzz across the country. Now, Ranbir has opened up about his co-stars in Ramayana, lauding them for their respective strengths as actors.

Ranbir Kapoor Praises Ramayana Co-Stars Sai Pallavi And Yash

At a recent event held in Los Angeles, Ranbir Kapoor spoke candidly about his co-stars. He had nothing but the highest praise for both Sai Pallavi and Yash.Talking about Sai Pallavi, Ranbir revealed a deeply personal moment from the sets. He said that on the very first day he saw her as Sita, he turned to director Nitesh Tiwari and the two of them shared a look that said everything. Both instantly knew that the casting was perfect.

Ranbir called Sai Pallavi a brilliant and accomplished actor. He said, "We all know Sai is such a brilliant actor. You know, she's accomplished so much. The first day, I remember, when I saw her as Sita, I just looked at Nitesh sir, and we both just knew that we couldn't have cast someone better than her."He then turned his attention to Yash, the KGF star who is playing Ravana. Ranbir said that Ravana is a character that demands a certain kind of aura and screen presence, and Yash has exactly that in abundance."Yash, of course, he has the stardom that he has. To play Ravana, you need somebody who has that aura and screen presence," Ranbir added.

Rama Glimpse Takes Over The Internet

The Ramayana teaser was released on April 2 and it broke the internet instantly. The teaser gives audiences a breathtaking first look at the grand world of the film, with stunning visuals and epic scale. Ranbir Kapoor looks absolutely divine as Lord Rama, while the brief glimpse of Yash as Ravana left fans completely stunned. Within hours of its release, the teaser became one of the most watched and trending videos across all social media platforms in India.Ramayana is being made in two parts, with Part 1 slated to release on Diwali 2026. The film is being produced under the banner of Prime Focus and is one of the most expensive Indian productions ever mounted.