The makers of Ramayana: Part One, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, have finally unveiled the much-anticipated first glimpse of the epic film, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana on Thursday, July 3.
The grand reveal has sent fans into a frenzy, offering the first taste of what promises to be one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious mythological adaptations.
With fan screenings in nine major Indian cities and a stunning billboard takeover in Times Square, New York, the premiere of Ramayana: The Introduction marked a truly global occasion.
A visually spectacular retelling of India's sacred epic, the rollout was nothing short of a global spectacle, setting the stage for the fabled confrontation between Rama and Ravana.
Fans reacted to the glimpse with a great deal of love and excitement. Social media was ablaze with admiration; some were enthralled by the title card's grandeur, while others were profoundly moved by the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor's calm yet commanding portrayal of Lord Ram and Yash's ferocious transition into mighty Ravana.
The launch has caused a wave of excitement, firmly placing Ramayana on the global map as a cinematic event to watch out for. Here is some of the reactions of netizens on X soon after the first glimpse was revealed.
One user wrote, “The MOST BEAUTIFUL Title Card I Have Ever Seen.”
“This Is What We Call “Official Poster” That Signature Of #YashBOSS In Kannada Loved It
@TheNameIsYash”
“Ranbir Kapoor coming to rule the Global Cinema with Ramayana”
“@TheNameIsYash's vision for #Ramayana is truly something else! From what we've seen in the first glimpse, he's set to showcase #Ravana in a never-before-imagined way, adding layers we didn't know we needed. Ready for a paradigm shift! #YashBoss”
Bro was serious when he said he wants to give it to Indian cinema. If anyone wants to make a globally appealing movie, it should be rooted in our own culture and characters. Hats off, #RanbirKapoor. Jai Shri Ram.
“The greatest story of India will finally get justice on the big screen. #Ramayana looks too good. From #RanbirKapoor to #Yash - everyone is perfect for the role and even the visuals look great. 2026 will be massive. Definitely excited for this one!”
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Ramayana boasts a stellar ensemble led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, a fourth-generation icon of Indian cinema. Yash, who commands a massive pan-India fanbase and also serves as co-producer, takes on the powerful role of Ravana.
Sai Pallavi brings her natural grace to the role of Sita, while action star Sunny Deol is cast as the mighty Hanuman. The film also features Ravie Dubey in a refreshing new avatar as Lakshman, Rama’s devoted brother.
The epic is set to release globally with Part 1 hitting theatres during Diwali 2026 and Part 2 following in Diwali 2027.
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