The
hype around Ramayana does not need further justification. Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra have pulled off a casting coup by signing some of the biggest names from Indian cinema. Besides this, the scale and vision have instilled faith in the audience that the modern retelling of the Hindu epic will be a global phenomenon. Selected media were shown the trailer at a grand event held in Delhi on Saturday. Soon after the event wrapped, social media was flooded with a viral clip, claiming to be leaked from Ramayana’s trailer.
Ramayana trailer NOT leaked
However, Zoom can verify that the video that is circulating on social media is false. The trailer of
Ramayana was showcased discreetly. The official release is on July 24 at the San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Two trailers of Ramayana were certified earlier this month. The viral clip features poor visuals and AI-generated characters.
Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi were the first choices for Ramayana
At the Pratham Sankalp event in Delhi, Namit revealed Ranbir Kapoor and
Sai Pallavi were the first choices for Rama and Sita. He said, "Nitesh was very clear about casting when we used to have our discussions. Ranbir and Sai were his first choice. He and I share that sentiment. We have actually got people who we have felt would be the best. And people who are for some reason not connected with us on this film have brought other people into the film who have equally done a terrific job.”Nitesh added, "I have a strong opinion that an artist's eyes tell the truth. I could always see Lord Ram in Ranbir's eyes and Sita Maa in Sai's eyes. Apart from them being extremely gifted and talented, I just felt the kind of sincerity I was looking for and the kind of preparation I wanted the character to go through for such important roles, I could find in only these two beautiful souls. And I am so happy."Ranbir attended the
Pratham Sankalp event despite having conjunctivitis. He wore black glasses throughout. Sai Pallavi joined him along with Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Arun Govil, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Ajinky Deo, and Shobana. Yash made a surprise entry at the event and received the loudest cheers.
About Ramayana
Ramayana is a two-part franchise. The promotional tour kicks off after the Pratham Sankalp. According to reports, Nitesh and Namit are aiming to reopen the Chinese market for Indian cinema after it closed its doors in 2020. Nitesh’s Dangal was the highest-grossing film there. The final global plan is yet to be disclosed.