The first glimpse of Ramayana, led by Ranbir Kapoor, was finally released on April 2. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the teaser unveiled on Thursday morning, has quickly become one of the most talked-about releases online.
The teaser highlights significant moments from Lord Rama's (portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor) life, spanning from his rule in Ayodhya to his exile alongside Lakshman and Sita. The 2-minute-38-second glimpse was unveiled on the occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav 2026. However, the character of Lord Hanuman, portrayed by Sunny Deol is absent from the teaser. If you are intrigued to know why is Sunny Deol's key presence missing from the teaser on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, let's witness the reasons behind it.
Why is Sunny Deol missing from Ranbir Kapoor's first Ramayana teaser look?
Sunny Deol has been shooting films consecutively, but hasn't filmed his part for Ramayana yet. Reports claim that the second segment of Nitesh Tiwari's franchise would give him more screen-presence than the first, as it is supposed to focus more on Lord Rama's journey and his transition to becoming the greatest warrior. The veteran actor-politician is expected to commence filming Ramayana's second part in April. He has already shot his 15-minute cameo appearance for the first segment.
What does the official synopsis say about Ranbir Kapoor's Rama?
The official synopsis of the teaser exemplifies Ranbir's Lord Rama portrayal as someone who "embodies the type of hero that is seldom seen in today's world. A hero who prioritizes duty over personal desires. Who relinquishes power when it is just to do so. Who undertakes what is essential, even at great personal cost. Honored as Maryada Purushottama - 'the ultimate standard of human behavior." Rama is an epitome of dignity, empathy and ethnic clarity- even in the chaos of exile, tragedy, and injustice. That's what makes him compassionate and truly timeless.
Ramayana release date, cast
Ramayana is set to release in theatres worldwide this Diwali 2026. While, Part 2 is under production and will premiere globally during Diwali 2027. Well, the magnetic universe of the two-part epic saga, is brought to life by director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. Meanwhile, the franchise stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, while Yash takes on the role of Ravana and Ravie Dubey will portray Lakshman's role