Ranbir Kapoor is promoting his upcoming film Ramayana alongside co-stars Sai Pallavi and Yash. During interviews, the actor said he prefers the term Indian cinema over Bollywood. He explained, "I think it's just a term used as a derivative of Hollywood." The movie hits theatres worldwide on November 5.
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.
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.
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.