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Ranbir Kapoor, along with his co-stars Sai Pallavi and Yash, has been promoting Ramayana overseas ahead of its grand Diwali 2026 release. After attending
the film's premiere in Los Angeles, the team travelled to London for the next leg of promotions. Several pictures and videos of the trio have since surfaced online. During one interview, Ranbir spoke about why he dislikes the term 'Bollywood'. The actor said he would rather represent Indian cinema as a whole. He added that India is home to different cultures and languages, but art is what brings people together, regardless of borders.
Ranbir Kapoor Explains Why He Prefers 'Indian Cinema' Over 'Bollywood'
During a chat with ITV, Ranbir Kapoor was asked why he doesn't prefer the umbrella term 'Bollywood.' The Ramayana actor replied, "I think it's just a term used as a derivative of Hollywood. Because it was Bombay at that time, so it became Bollywood, and the Telugu industry became Tollywood, and they had all these different-sounding names."
He further said that he wanted to represent Indian cinema. RK also pointed out that India had different cultures, languages and states, but art brought people together. He added that good stories rooted in one's culture and traditions could connect with audiences across the world. Citing films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Korean films and Life Is Beautiful, he said that the aim was to tell authentic stories rather than blindly trying to appeal to a global audience. "You are still trying to be really authentic in your storytelling and culture," added the actor.
Ranbir is currently in London with co-stars Sai Pallavi and Yash.
Ramayana Is Coming
Ramayana: Part 1 - The Introduction is just days away from its big-screen debut and fans are eagerly waiting for its release. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological epic is among the most anticipated films of the year and is finally arriving in theatres on Diwali. The film will release worldwide on November 5, 2026. Shot entirely with IMAX cameras, it's advance bookings are already open.
With a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes, the film features music composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Reportedly mounted on a massive budget of Rs 4,000 crore, the epic has Oscar-winning visual effects studio DNEG, known for films like Dune and The Odyssey, handling its VFX.
The film also features Ravi Dubey, Vivek Oberoi, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta and Kajal Aggarwal in key roles.
