Not Just an Acting Role, But a Sacred Vow: Nitesh Tiwari & Team Ramayana Pull Back the Curtain on Ranbir Kapoor’s Reverent Transformation!
Bringing India’s most revered epic to life demands far more than state-of-the-art visual effects and opulent sets—it asks for an actor willing to surrender completely to the moral stature and quiet grace of Maryada Purushottama Shri Ram. Celebrating Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday, the makers of the cinematic magnum opus Ramayana have gifted audiences an intimate, soul-stirring behind-the-scenes (BTS) video, documenting the actor's profound physical and spiritual preparation for the role.
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part visual spectacle is mounted on an unprecedented global canvas by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, eight-time Academy Award-winning VFX powerhouse DNEG, and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
"More Than a Character, It’s a Responsibility": Ranbir & The Team Speak
The newly released glimpse transcends standard promotional featurettes, focusing on the sheer emotional gravity anchoring the project:
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Ranbir's Inner Calling: Reflecting on the monumental weight on his shoulders, Ranbir shares that he never approached the role as a conventional cinematic assignment. For him, portraying Shri Ram became a spiritual responsibility—a commitment to embody the boundless compassion, righteousness, and calm resolve that millions revere.
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Director Nitesh Tiwari’s Vision: Tiwari highlights the critical casting choice: with millions carrying a deeply personal, sacred connection to the Ramayana, the actor playing Rama needed to radiate an innate innocence, purity of gaze, and grounded dignity.
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Blessings from Co-Stars: In a touching convergence across generations, veteran actor Arun Govil—who immortalized Lord Rama on television decades ago and now plays King Dashrath—shares warm praise for Ranbir’s sincerity. Co-stars Sai Pallavi (Sita Devi) and Ravie Dubey (Lakshman) echo how Ranbir’s disciplined, quiet demeanor on set naturally mirrored the qualities of Shri Ram.
Bridging Hollywood Stunt Craft with Sacred Heritage
The BTS video also offers a fascinating look into the convergence of global technique and Indian storytelling:
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Hollywood Stunt Veteran Terry Notary on Board: To design combat choreography that feels ancient yet viscerally dynamic, producer Namit Malhotra enlisted renowned international action director and movement specialist Terry Notary (Avatar, Planet of the Apes, The Hobbit). Notary worked rigorously with Ranbir, refining his posture, archery balance, and movement for high-intensity battle sequences.
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East Meets West: The production unifies master Indian craftsmen with top-tier international stunt directors, practical effects artists, and DNEG’s visual artists, ensuring the epic matches the finest visual benchmarks in global cinema.
The Grand Road to Diwali 2026
Following a record-breaking trailer that crossed one billion digital views and the release of the divine first single 'Jai Jai Ram', this BTS video adds another layer of emotional authenticity to the campaign.
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Staggered Global Release: Distributed internationally by Sony Pictures (excluding India) and by Dharma Productions across the Hindi heartland, Ramayana: Part 1 will hit theatres worldwide in IMAX on Diwali 2026, followed by the epic conclusion Ramayana: Part 2 on Diwali 2027.
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Pan-India Multi-Language Rollout: The film will arrive in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, featuring Rocking Star Yash as Ravana and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.
As fans and movie lovers shower birthday wishes on Ranbir Kapoor, this behind-the-scenes glimpse serves as proof that Ramayana is being shaped with deep reverence, meticulous craft, and timeless passion!
