Updated on: Apr 02, 2026 12:38:50 PM IST
Ramayana teaser release live updates: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in the movie.
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• The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana.
• Being billed as India’s answer to Lord of the Rings and Avatar, Ramayana will be released in two parts, with a reported combined production budget of ₹4000 crore.
• The film generated immense buzz over the last several months since the release of the first look last year. But no character looks have been revealed.
• Several looks of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama were reportedly leaked from the sets, but the makers chose not to comment on the leaks.
• The film boasts music from AR Rahman, who collaborates with legendary composer Hans Zimmer, making his Hindi cinema debut.
• The Rama glimpse will reportedly give the first look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, while also revealing the looks of Sita, Ravana, Lakshmana, and Lord Hanuman.
• The teaser was unveiled to a select audience in Los Angeles last week in the presence of Namit Malhotra, Nitesh Tiwari, and Ranbir Kapoor.
• Namit Malhotra has compared the film with The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, and Gladiator in its ambition and scale.
• Ramayana is the second big-budget adaptation of Valmiki’s epic in Indian cinema in this decade. In 2023, Om Raut’s Adipurush starring Prabhas tanked at the box office.
• Ramayana Part One is set to release in theatres in October 2026, ahead of Diwali. Part 2 will hit the screens in October 2027.
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Apr 02, 2026 12:38:50 PM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Did Adipurush drop the bar too low?
“Adipurush dropped the bar so low that this might look cinematic to some of you. Otherwise, for a ₹4,000 crore film, it feels underwhelming. A few shots work, but most look AI-generated. Expected far better. Hope they fix it before the final release,” read a tweet.
Apr 02, 2026 12:09:54 PM IST
On Thursday, Siddharth Anand took to X and praised Ranbir’s look as Lord Rama. He wrote, “SPECTACULAR! Ranbir has nailed it as Lord Rama for me. I cannot wait to celebrate Diwali this year with #Ramayana on the biggest screen! Nitesh sir your craft is just awe-inspiring. Namit you have done what you promised!”
Apr 02, 2026 11:57:58 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Too much CGI
“The teaser of #Ramayana looks disappointing, Ranbir simply doesn’t look good as lord Ram here and too much CGI.
Give Ramayana and Mahabharata to Aditya Dhar please, he’d make much better without extreme use of VFX and CGI,” read a comment.
Apr 02, 2026 11:54:18 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Nitesh Tiwari introduces his movie
“Ramayana’s greatness lies in its emotional richness. At its heart, it is not just about good and evil, but about choices, consequences, and the weight of doing what is right. Rama’s journey is deeply human and that is what we have tried to stay true to,” director Nitesh Tiwari on the movie.
Apr 02, 2026 11:33:50 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Sanjay Gupta taking jibes?
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta shared a tweet on Thursday afternoon that many think is about the teaser. “KHODA PAHAAD… NIKLA CHUHA (much ado about nothing),” he wrote in a tweet.
Apr 02, 2026 11:24:02 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Avatar or Ramayana?
“More money spent on this than Avatar and the worlds just looks disappointing,” read a comment.
Apr 02, 2026 10:52:50 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Unimpressed by Ranbir
“Nah, that face of his is not made for such a serene role. It is what it is; that flirty look and that face are just not it. Rama had a face of peace and divine, but this is just not giving it,” said a person on Instagram.
Apr 02, 2026 10:41:29 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Rakshas could be better
“No matter how much I want to love this, but no 😢 Rakshasas could be better, and that flirtatious boy image of Ranbir just doesn’t fit into Shri Ram 💔 maybe it gets better,” read a comment.
Apr 02, 2026 10:39:48 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Fans disappointed too
“Very disappointing 4000cr for this and the Hollywood work for what! The monster in the first couple of scenes looks like it’s from adipurh! No hate guys that’s just the truth,” read a comment.
Apr 02, 2026 10:36:23 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Cartoonish VFX
“Mixed feelings! Underwhelming! Expected better! I remember your conversation with sadhguru, one of the best, expected that more than the VFX which looks cartoonish and this again makes the world believe that it was just a imaginary story. Could be more philosophically focused and grounded,” posted a fan on Instagram.
Apr 02, 2026 10:35:11 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Fans didn’t like the music
“The music could have been better. I have my doubts about Rahman giving his best,” read a comment on Instagram.
Apr 02, 2026 10:34:05 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Ranbir Kapoor subverts expectations
“Now this what we want from bollywood…I do not able to except that Ranbir Kapoor will do justice to our Lord Ram but he did… so so satisfied,” read a comment about the film’s teaser.
Apr 02, 2026 10:23:25 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Reaction to the teaser
“Dhurandhar now Ramayana….the kind of indian cinema we want🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥…hoping for a cinematic spectacle,” read a comment on YouTube.
Apr 02, 2026 9:55:27 AM IST
Namit Malhotra has shared the teaser. He wrote, “Rama is the greatest of all time because he lived a life where the choices he made were always in the benefit of the greater good, duty over desire, and sacrifice over self.
His legacy continues to enhance and empower humanity over time and bring the belief in the goodness of the human spirit to resolve all conflict and bring peace to the world.
Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari
In cinemas worldwide
Ramayana Part 1
Diwali 2026.
Apr 02, 2026 9:38:40 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Taran Adarsh’s take on the teaser
Film trade expert Taran Adarsh tweeted, “#JaiShriRam… Just watched the new glimpse – #Rama – from the most-awaited epic #Ramayana, and I am mesmerised.
It is breathtaking, no doubt, but more importantly, the glimpse lives up to the massive, gigantic expectations.
#RanbirKapoor, who portrays Lord Rama, looks exceptional – exuding grace, divinity and strength… The stunning visuals, the groundbreaking VFX, and an electrifying background score [#HansZimmer and #ARRahman] – this glimpse from #Ramayana is simply spectacular.
Like I said earlier, #Ramayana is not just a film for today, but for generations to come… Visionary producer #NamitMalhotra, who has backed this monumental project, and director #NiteshTiwari are ensuring that the timeless epic is presented on the big screen with utmost sincerity and scale.
The glimpse will be officially launched TOMORROW [2 April 2026] on the auspicious occasion of #HanumanJayanti.
#Ramayana will release in two parts – the first part arrives in theatres worldwide on #Diwali 2026, followed by the second part in #Diwali 2027.”
Apr 02, 2026 9:33:23 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: What Ranbir said about the movie
Earlier this week, Ranbir, along with the film’s team, launched a crucial asset of the film at an event in Los Angeles. During the event, the actor spoke about playing the role of Lord Ram and what the character means to people.
Describing Lord Ram as the “conscience keeper of billions of people,” Ranbir said, “Lord Ram has been the conscience keeper of billions of people around the globe for centuries. He enlightens us about the triumph of the human spirit. He stands for compassion, courage, righteousness, and forgiveness, and is called Maryada Purushottam, which represents the ideal man.”
Apr 02, 2026 9:09:35 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Scenes from LA preview
A person on Twitter shared a fan’s video from the Los Angeles premiere of the movie’s trailer. Ranbir Kapoor and Nitesh Tiwari were also seen in the video.
Apr 02, 2026 9:04:57 AM IST
Ramayana teaser release live updates: Ranbir spotted in Mumbai last night
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who is back in Mumbai after his recent trip to Los Angeles, seems to have returned to work mode, as he is all set to begin promotions for his upcoming film Ramayana.
Just a day before the release of the first glimpse of Rama from Ramayana, Ranbir was seen in Bandra along with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra.
He kept his look simple and casual in a denim jacket, track pants, and a white T-shirt.
Apr 02, 2026 8:50:26 AM IST
Ramayana teaser release live updates: Review of teaser
“Just watched #RamayanaByNamitMalhotra Next Glimpse ‘RAMA’… and WOW 🔥
This isn’t just a glimpse, it’s a DIVINE EXPERIENCE on screen ✨
The aura, the scale, the emotion — everything screams EPIC in every frame 🙏
‘RAMA’ arrives with power, grace & goosebumps like never before 💥
Indian cinema is about to witness something truly monumental,” tweeted industry tracker Ramesh Bala.
Apr 02, 2026 8:27:03 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Fan travels 3 hours for first glimpse
The excitement around the much-awaited reveal continues to build as fans travel across cities to witness it first-hand. A fan took to X and shared that he travelled for 3 hours from Ujjain to Bhopal, for the special screening of the Rama glimpse from Ramayana.
Apr 02, 2026 8:12:02 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: ‘This is a story that belongs to all of us’
On March 27, Namit Malhotra took to X and announced, “Shubh Rama Navami! This is a story that belongs to all of us, and every step we take has been guided by a deep sense of responsibility, devotion, and care to bring our very own Ramayana to life in its truest spirit and scale with utmost sincerity. We look forward to sharing the next glimpse, ‘Rama’ on 2nd April, on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, as we begin to showcase all these years of our effort through a grand world reveal with fans, celebrating this moment across the world. Thank you for your love, faith, and patience.”
Apr 02, 2026 7:59:19 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama avatar leaves fans emotional
A viewer, who watched the Ramayana glimpse in LA, shared that it left him emotional, “There was one moment that truly stayed with me-when Ram is sitting in a boat, his name is called, and he slowly turns. For someone who rarely gets emotional… that moment hit deep. It felt like home. The sound, the frequency, the emotion in that single word-it resonated in a way I can’t fully explain. Tears fell down my cheek-whether from joy or a sense of belonging, I just felt it.”
Apr 02, 2026 7:42:15 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: ‘Larger than anything we’ve seen before’
A fan who watched Ramayana’s glimpse in LA wrote on X, “Honoured to witness the first glimpse of the new teaser “Rama” from #Ramayana in Los Angeles this morning, in the presence of #RanbirKapoor himself and the visionaries behind this epic @iamnamitmalhotra and @niteshtiwari22. They’re not just retelling a story – they’re building an entire world where mythology feels lived, immersive, and larger than anything we’ve seen before – a world rooted in faith, scale, and emotion, brought to life with a kind of detail that pulls you in completely. We all are not ready for this!”
Apr 02, 2026 7:27:44 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Early review reveals first reaction to Ranbir as Lord Rama
A viewer who watched the early screening of the teaser in LA tweeted, “2 seconds of Ranbir Kapoor as Bhagwan Ram and the theater reaction was epic.”
Apr 02, 2026 7:17:42 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: OG Lord Rama Arun Govil returns
Arun Govil famously played Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s cult TV hit from 1987-88. The actor appears in the film as well. This time, he plays King Dashrath, Rama’s father.
Apr 02, 2026 7:14:04 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: DYK Ranbir’s great-grandfather was Bollywood’s first Lord Rama
The first major talkie adaptation of Ramayana in India was Debaki Bose’s Seeta, released in 1934. The film starred Prithviraj Kapoor, Ranbir’s great-grandfather, as Lord Rama in one of his earliest roles.
Apr 02, 2026 7:04:49 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: ‘Ranbir reminded of Arun Govil’
A fan who watched the Rama glimpse of Ramayana Part One in LA took to social media to praise it. In the comments section, after a person doubted Ranbir’s fitness for the role of Lord Rama, the viewer responded, “You should watch the trailer! He definitely reminded us of Arun Govil.”
Apr 02, 2026 6:51:21 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Alia hails Ranbir and film
In a Zoom meet with fans on the launch’s eve, actor Alia Bhatt, Ranbir’s wife, said, “It’s absolutely fabulous. Ranbir has done such a beautiful job, and I can’t wait for you guys to see it. It’s just out of this world.”
Apr 02, 2026 6:46:26 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Ranbir initially rejected the film
At the teaser screening in Los Angeles, Ranbir told the audience that he initially rejected the film. “I remember when Namit offered me this part around 4 years ago, my instant reaction was ‘No’, I’m not fit enough, not good enough, and I won’t be able to do full justice. That fear very quickly turned into gratitude because opportunities like this were needed very much in my life. I was in a period in my life where I needed to change my life and lifestyle. I became a father for the first time. I think the sweet coincidence of playing Lord Rama and becoming a father was needed for a turning point in my life,” the actor said.
Apr 02, 2026 6:35:29 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Film’s first glimpse has over 35M views
The first glimpse of Ramayana was released on July 3 last year. On YouTube, it has amassed 35 million views since, spread across two videos.
Apr 02, 2026 6:30:12 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: The most expensive Indian film ever
In his interviews on podcasts earlier, producer Namit Malhotra has said that the two films have a combined budget of about ₹4000 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film production by quite a distance.
Apr 02, 2026 6:24:11 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: Namit Malhotra praises film
At the teaser screening in LA last week, producer Namit Malhotra said, “Ramayana has the scale of The Lord of the Rings, the creature work on par with Avatar, and the humanity & emotion of Gladiator.”
Apr 02, 2026 6:18:16 AM IST
Ramayana teaser live updates: First glimpse to be out today
The first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama will be unveiled by the team of Ramayana on Hanuman Jayanti in a grand event that will see IMAX screenings in eight venues across India.
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