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Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's Ramayana: Part 1 is less than one month away from its big-screen release. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological epic's trailer
was released in July. The makers recently confirmed the movie will be released in theatres on November 5. And now, it has been reported that team Ramayana is planning to screen the film at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. If a media report is to be believed, the screening is likely to place on the same day as Ramayana's worldwide theatrical release. Apart from Ranbir and Yash, the film's star cast includes Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey and Sunny Deol.
Ramayana's screening to take place in Rashtrapati Bhavan?
According to a Mid-Day report, Ranbir and Yash's Ramayana will be screened at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi for political leaders. The makers of this mythological epic are apparently seeking the require permissions for the grand event.
"The Rashtrapati Bhavan screening is being planned for the same day as the film’s worldwide release, adding a high-profile engagement to the launch of Indian cinema’s most ambitious project," a source told the publication. The report further suggests that the event is yet to be officially confirmed.
Ramayana's lead actors Ranbir, Yash and Sai are expected to attend the special screening alongwith their film's director Nitesh Tiwari. At the same time, the team is reportedly planning two premieres, one in Mumbai and another in Delhi. The Mumbai premiere is likely to be held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). An official confirmation is awaited.
More about Ramayana
Meanwhile, Nitesh's Ramayana will be released in two parts. While the first installment releases on November 5, the second one will be released theatrically on Diwali 2027. In the mythological epic, Ranbir plays Lord Rama and Sai will be seen as Goddess Sita. Yash is demon king Ravana and Ravie essays Lord Lakshman's role. Talking about Sunny Deol, he will be seen portraying Lord Hanuman in the movie.
Besides them, the film's star studded cast includes Sheeba Chadha, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Ajinkya Deo, Indira Krishnan, and others. Produced by Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, both parts of Ramayana are made on a budget of Rs 4,000 crore. Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman have worked on the film's music, while Pankaj Kumar and Mahesh Limaye serve as the cinematographers.
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