Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi Come Together For Ramayana Pre-Release Event In Hyderabad

The cast and makers of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, gathered in Hyderabad for a pre-release event.

The Ramayana team had a lot to share as they met fans in Hyderabad ahead of the film's November 5 release. Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravi Dubey, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra were present at the event. Distributor Dil Raju and filmmaker Karan Johar also joined them as the team spoke about bringing the epic to the big screen.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana will release worldwide this Diwali. Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC) will distribute the film across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Ranbir Kapoor says Sai Pallavi was born to play Sita

Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, thanked the Telugu audience for all the love and said he hoped they would enjoy watching the film in theatres. "Jai Shri Ram! Greetings to everyone. Some stories do not need to be told because they live on with us. Ramayana is one such story. Ramayana is a wonderful journey that teaches us how to be a great father, a good son, a loving husband and a true friend. When you watch this film, it will not feel like you are simply watching a movie. You will undoubtedly experience something extraordinary. This is a film that inspires goodness in all of us. Namit Malhotra has brought this film to life with an extraordinary vision. Director Nitesh Tiwari has crafted it beautifully, and I thank him for making me a part of this film. Rakul's performance in this film is very different and will surprise all of you. My journey with Sai Pallavi on this film has been a memorable experience. Whenever I saw her on the sets, I genuinely felt as though I was looking at Goddess Sita herself. I cannot imagine anyone other than her playing this character. If I had a brother, he would be like Ravi."

He added, "Rocking Star Yash is a wonderful family man. He left his family, his city and everything behind to be a part of Ramayana. I have never seen anyone work as hard as he does. Dil Raju garu has been a tremendous supporter of films across different languages. I hope to collaborate with him on many more projects in the future. Thank you to the Telugu audience and all my brothers here for accepting me with so much love. We will undoubtedly deliver a grand big-screen cinematic experience to all of you. Thank you so much. Hyderabad has always been a special place for me. Your love and affection mean a great deal to me. Let's meet in the theatres. Jai Shri Ram!"

Yash talks about playing Ravana and working with Ranbir

Yash, who plays Ravana and is also a co-producer, thanked fans for supporting him and spoke about what went into making the film. "Greetings to everyone. I met all of you two months ago and spoke about my work. Many of you came to watch the film with so much love. Some liked it, while others may not have. Regardless, you came with so much affection for me, and I thank you for that. Your love is what keeps us moving forward. We work hard to entertain you. Rajamouli garu, Prabhas garu, Ram Charan garu and NTR garu have all shown the world the incredible things our film industry is capable of achieving. This is my third collaboration with Dil Raju garu."

He addedm "To make a good film, you need a producer with genuine passion, and Dil Raju garu is one such person. Even when he distributes a film, he takes tremendous care. He personally ensured that the Telugu dialogues in this film were handled with great attention to detail, keeping Telugu audiences in mind. I thank him for his support. Nitesh garu is a director who lets his work speak for itself. He is also a wonderful team player, and I feel fortunate to have worked with him. He made this entire journey very smooth. Rakul is a Telugu girl. Playing Shurpanakha is not an easy task, and she has done a wonderful job in the role. Sai Pallavi garu has also performed brilliantly. Ranbir Kapoor is a wonderful human being with no ego. He has a very good heart and has proved his talent through several remarkable performances. His portrayal of Lord Rama will also remain in everyone's hearts. Namit Malhotra is a producer with tremendous passion. He wants to take Indian cinema to the highest level globally. When he shared this vision with me, I told him that I would play Ravana. I also told him that I wanted to produce this film. From that day until today, he has supported me immensely. He has cared for this film even more than I have. Getting Sony to release this film globally was not easy. Namit garu worked incredibly hard to make it happen. I hope every audience member and every fan showers this film with love. Thank you all for your affection."

He also thanked Dil Raju for making sure the Telugu dialogues were handled carefully so that audiences in the region could connect with the film.

Sai Pallavi shares what she hopes audiences feel when they see her as Sita

Sai Pallavi said she hopes people feel something special when they watch her in the role. "Greetings to everyone. I am grateful for all the love you have shown us. Although our journey with Ramayana has been three years long, our director and producer have been working towards this vision for nearly ten years. This film will feel like a proper Telugu film to you. Nitesh garu has designed every aspect of it with great care and clarity. Namit garu also has an extraordinary vision and has designed every character perfectly. The film has been created with the intention of reaching audiences across the world. I grew up watching and learning about the Ramayana as well."

The actress added, "This film will feature some of the best visual effects, and audiences of all ages, from children to elders, will connect with it. My journey with Dil Raju garu began with Fidaa, and I am very happy that he is releasing this film in Telugu. Rakul garu has done a wonderful job playing Shurpanakha. Everyone who has acted in this film has delivered a remarkable performance, and I thank each and every one of them. I have never seen an actor as wonderful as Ranbir Kapoor. Working with him was extremely comfortable. He is very cool, has a big heart and brought so much warmth to the entire process. It was a pleasure working with him, and this has been a memorable experience for me. Yash garu also has a grand vision. He is an actor who wants to take cinema to an entirely different level. My only wish is that when people see me as Sita, they experience a sense of divinity within themselves. I will always remain indebted to the Telugu audience for the love you have given me."

What Did Rakul And Ravi Say?

Rakul Preet Singh, who plays Shurpanakha, was equally happy to meet Telugu audiences again. "It is wonderful to meet Telugu audiences again after such a long time. The Ramayana is our history and our truth. I feel incredibly proud to be a part of this film. Ranbir garu has done a phenomenal job, and Sai Pallavi has portrayed Sita with incredible sincerity and beauty."

Ravi Dubey also spoke about being part of the film and praised both Ranbir and Sai Pallavi. "Ranbir Kapoor garu has delivered a wonderful performance as Lord Rama. I consider it a privilege to have acted alongside him. Sai Pallavi garu was born to play the role of Sita. My wish is for the story of Ramayana to reach every single person living on this planet."

Nitesh Tiwari reveals his love for Telugu cinema

Director Nitesh Tiwari said, "Greetings to everyone. Seeing the enthusiasm of the audience here makes me extremely happy. This is the magic of cinema. I watched the Telugu film Shiva in Hindi. At that time, I did not know much about the film. I was amazed by Nagarjuna garu, Amala garu and the way they were presented on screen. That experience made me curious to find out who Ram Gopal Varma was. The film Pratibandh also amazed me. I watch almost all Telugu films. I watched Geethanjali and Kshana Kshanam in Telugu itself, and I even know the songs from those films. Later, I watched films like Eega, Magadheera and Baahubali in Hindi. I admire the work of Rajamouli garu, Sukumar garu, Trivikram garu, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Nag Ashwin. I love their films. Now, we are bringing our film Ramayana before you. I hope you shower it with the same love whether you watch it in Telugu or Hindi. Thank you all."

Namit Malhotra says Ramayana is much more than a movie

Producer Namit Malhotra said, "Greetings to everyone. I am delighted to meet Telugu audiences through this event. This journey would not have been possible without our director, Nitesh Tiwari. I am extremely happy that Dil Raju garu is associated with this film. We will always be grateful for his support in bringing such extraordinary, high-quality storytelling to audiences around the world. Dharma Productions is releasing the film in North India. All of us have grown up listening to the Ramayana across generations. This is not just a film. It is something much greater. The Ramayana is a universe in itself. This is a film that every Indian can be proud of. Indian cinema is receiving recognition across the world today. We have crafted this film to take that recognition to an entirely new level. We are taking our story to the world, and we need all your love and support."

Karan Johar, whose Dharma Productions is handling the film's release in North India, also expressed his happiness at being part of the project. "Greetings to everyone. I am delighted to be a part of Ramayana. I thank producer Namit Malhotra garu and director Nitesh Tiwari garu for bringing such an extraordinary cinematic experience to audiences. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana have all delivered wonderful performances. My thanks to every member of the team. I thank the producer for giving us the distribution rights for North India. Dil Raju garu is a legend, and it is a pleasure to share the stage with him. I consider myself fortunate to be a small part of this magnificent visual epic."

Ramayana release date and other details

Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG, the eight-time Oscar-winning visual effects company, and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. The film will release worldwide in IMAX in two parts. Part 1 is set to hit theatres on November 5, 2026, during Diwali, while Part 2 will arrive in Diwali 2027.