On Ganesh Chaturthi, Ramayana makers release first song ‘Jai Jai Ram’ featuring Sai Pallavi and Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi (Picture via Instagram)

On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the makers of Ramayana have unveiled the film's first song, ‘Jai Jai Ram', marking the beginning of its musical journey with the blessings of Lord Ganesha. The soulful track is an invocation of Shri Ram and blends the spiritual essence of an aarti with a cinematic soundscape.

Makers unveil Ramayana's first song

The song's lyrics celebrate Shri Ram's compassion, protection and unwavering adherence to dharma, while the repeated chanting of his name forms its devotional core. Sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the track features lyrics by Dr Kumar Vishwas and music by Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman.

Namit Malhotra, filmmaker and producer, said that Shri Ram lies at the heart of Ramayana and has, for generations, been a source of strength and guidance. He explained that ‘Jai Jai Ram' comes from the deeply personal relationship devotees share with Shri Ram.

"While Ramayana is being created on a great scale, its true foundation lies in its emotion, its values and its devotion," he said, adding that the team wanted the first song to reflect the soul of the film. According to Malhotra, Shri Ram is being presented not only as someone devotees worship, but also as a protector, guide and source of inner strength. He added that beginning the film's musical journey on Ganesh Chaturthi was particularly meaningful as auspicious beginnings traditionally seek Lord Ganesha's blessings.

All about the song

Rahman said the song is built around the "simple and powerful repetition" of Shri Ram's name. The composer said the intention was to retain the purity and intimacy of a prayer while allowing the composition to evolve into a cinematic song. He also praised Arijit and Shreya for bringing their distinct emotional expressions to Kumar Vishwas' lyrics while keeping the devotional essence intact.

Kumar Vishwas described ‘Jai Jai Ram' as three simple words that contain an entire prayer. He said his aim was not to describe Shri Ram, but to express the relationship devotees share with him as their guide, strength and refuge. He added that the language was deliberately kept simple so that listeners could discover their own prayer within the song.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Shri Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios with DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana Part One will release in cinemas during Diwali 2026.