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7 things to know about star-studded Ramayana: Cast, budget, and release details

Updated on: 02 July,2025 10:34 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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The shoot of Ramayana: Part 1 starring Ranbir Kapoor has wrapped, with a 3-minute teaser set to launch on July 3 across nine cities. Made on an unprecedented Rs 835 crore budget, the film promises a grand mythological spectacle

 7 things to know about star-studded Ramayana: Cast, budget, and release details

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The anticipation around Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus Ramayana: Part 1 is higher than ever as the makers are all set to give a glimpse into this much-talked-about world on July 3.

Ahead of the grand day, here are 7 things to know about the film


Shoot completed



The team recently completed the shoot of Ramayana: Part 1. A video of the cast wrapping up the shoot and celebrating with a cake-cutting went viral on social media. Ranbir Kapoor, who plays the role of Ram in the film, was seen giving a speech to the crew as they ended the principal shoot of the ambitious Part 1. In a heartwarming moment, he was also seen hugging actor Ravi Dubey, who plays Lakshman in the film.

Cast details

The film will feature a power-packed cast playing the pivotal roles of the Ramayana. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will essay the roles of Lord Ram and Sita. Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman, Lara Dutta takes on the role of Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as Shurpanakha, and Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari.

Teaser to be 3 minutes

The first glimpse of Ramayana will be launched on July 3. According to reports, a 3-minute visual has been approved by the censor board and will be released digitally. The video will mark the beginning of the world of Ramayana created by Nitesh Tiwari.

First glimpse to be launched in 9 cities

The first look of Ramayana will be launched in nine major cities- Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Kochi. Fans are now eagerly waiting for this day.

Scale and Budget

The makers are going all out with the scale of the film, promising to give audiences a never-seen-before experience of the Ramayana on the big screen. Reportedly, the film is being made on a massive budget of Rs 835 crores. The project is backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.

Release date

While the excitement around the film is immense, the wait will be a long one. Part 1 of Ramayana will release in October 2026, marking the Diwali festivities. The second part will be released during Diwali 2027.

High-end tech team

The makers have also roped in the best of the best technicians to make this a landmark film. Recently, actor Yash was seen shooting his portions with legendary Hollywood stunt director Guy Norris—celebrated for Mad Max: Fury Road and The Suicide Squad. The film promises to be a landmark in filmmaking—a mythological epic powered by top-tier talent, a world-class VFX team, grand sets, and an ensemble cast that brings this story to life.

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