Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited ‘Ramayana’ trailer has finally been released, bringing Ranbir Kapoor’s serene Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi’s graceful Sita and Yash’s formidable Ravana together in one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious mythological productions.
The official trailer introduces the film as the beginning of an epic cinematic journey and confirms that Ramayana: Part 1 will arrive in theatres worldwide during Diwali 2026. The movie has been filmed for IMAX presentation.
Rama and Ravana Stand at the Centre of the Trailer
The trailer builds its central conflict around two sharply contrasting personalities.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama is portrayed as calm, compassionate and committed to dharma. Yash’s Ravana, meanwhile, appears driven by power, pride and an unshakable sense of superiority.
Rather than revealing their complete confrontation, the video repeatedly moves between Rama and Ravana, building anticipation for the battle that will eventually decide Sita’s fate and the future of Lanka.
Yash’s commanding appearance has become one of the trailer’s biggest talking points. Many early reactions have praised the actor’s physical transformation, intense expressions and powerful screen presence as Ravana. Ranbir’s controlled and peaceful portrayal of Rama has also drawn appreciation from viewers.
Watch the Ramayana Official Trailer
From Rama and Sita’s Marriage to the Forest Exile
The four-minute trailer covers a significant portion of the story leading towards the conflict with Ravana.
It begins with moments surrounding Rama and Sita’s marriage before moving into the political turmoil inside Ayodhya. Kaikeyi’s demands change the course of the royal family, forcing Rama to leave the kingdom for a 14-year forest exile.
Sita and Lakshmana accompany him, transforming what begins as a royal celebration into a journey shaped by sacrifice, separation and duty.
Sai Pallavi brings quiet strength and emotional warmth to Sita, while Ravie Dubey appears alongside Ranbir as the devoted Lakshmana. Lara Dutta is seen as Kaikeyi, and Arun Govil portrays King Dasharatha.
Sita’s Abduction Changes the Scale of the Story
The mood of the trailer becomes darker with the arrival of Surpanakha and Ravana’s plan to abduct Sita.
As Sita is taken to Lanka, Rama’s personal loss develops into a much larger mission. The final section of the trailer presents armies, supernatural beings, enormous landscapes and action sequences designed to signal the beginning of an all-out war.
Rakul Preet Singh appears as Surpanakha, while the trailer also includes a much-discussed appearance by Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva. His confrontation with Yash’s Ravana quickly attracted attention online following the trailer’s release.
Why Is Sunny Deol’s Hanuman Missing?
Despite its lengthy runtime and extensive character reveals, the trailer does not provide a recognisable look at Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.
Sunny Deol has already been officially associated with the role, making his absence one of the video’s most noticeable creative decisions. Fans have questioned whether the filmmakers are saving Hanuman for a separate character reveal or a future promotional campaign.
The makers have not officially explained his absence. Any claim about when Hanuman will be unveiled should therefore be treated as speculation.
The mystery has nevertheless increased audience curiosity and given the film another major topic of conversation on social media.
Improved VFX Draws Positive Reactions
The visual presentation of Ramayana has been closely examined since the film’s earlier promotional footage was released.
Following the arrival of the full trailer, viewers highlighted more natural colour grading, enhanced environments and revised designs for several rakshasa characters. Many reactions described the new footage as more polished and cinematic than the earlier glimpse.
The visual-effects work is being handled by DNEG, the international studio associated with several Academy Award-winning productions.
However, reports suggesting that every visual change was directly made in response to social-media criticism have not been officially confirmed by the filmmakers.
Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman Bring Musical Grandeur
The trailer is supported by a powerful score that combines devotional emotion with the scale of an international fantasy epic.
Ramayana brings together Academy Award-winning composers A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The project marks their first major collaboration, making its music one of the film’s strongest creative attractions.
The trailer’s closing moments use percussion, chanting and orchestral elements to build excitement around Rama’s transformation from an exiled prince into a warrior preparing to confront Ravana.
Ramayana Trailer Sparks Adipurush Comparisons
The release also revived online discussion about Adipurush, the 2023 mythological film starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan.
As viewers praised the scale and visual presentation of Nitesh Tiwari’s film, Adipurush began trending again on social media. Many users compared the visual effects, character designs and overall tone of the two productions.
These comparisons represent audience opinion rather than an official connection between the films. Still, they show how strongly expectations surrounding modern screen adaptations of the epic have been shaped by previous productions.
When Will Ramayana Be Released?
Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to reach cinemas worldwide during Diwali 2026. The official trailer also confirms that the production has been filmed for IMAX.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. A second instalment is planned to continue the story, including the larger campaign to rescue Sita and the climactic war against Ravana.
With its famous cast, advanced visual effects and culturally significant source material, Ramayana carries expectations far beyond those attached to an ordinary Bollywood release.
The official trailer suggests that the filmmakers are aiming to present the story as a global theatrical spectacle while preserving its emotional themes of love, sacrifice, responsibility and the triumph of dharma.
Whether the complete film can successfully balance visual grandeur with spiritual and emotional depth will be revealed during Diwali 2026. For now, Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama and Yash’s Ravana have delivered one of the year’s most talked-about trailer confrontations.
