Ramayana Trailer: The first trailer for director Nitesh Tiwari’s film Ramayana: Part 1 has been released. As soon as the first glimpse of the film was revealed, audience reactions began pouring in on social media. This cinematic series, planned as a two-part saga, will see the release of the first part in theaters during Diwali 2026, followed by the second part during Diwali 2027. In addition to the lead characters, the trailer offers an initial glimpse of several mythological figures such as Surpanakha, Kaikeyi, Manthara, Vidyutjihva, Maricha, and Kaikesi. While Ranbir Kapoor is being praised for his portrayal of Lord Shri Ram, a specific scene has sparked significant discussion online, raising questions among viewers about whether he is playing a dual role in the film.
Ranbir to appear as Lord Parashurama alongside Shri Ram
Media reports have confirmed that Ranbir Kapoor is indeed playing a dual role in the film; apart from Shri Ram, he will also appear as Lord Parashurama. One scene in the trailer shows Lord Parashurama bowing before Shri Ram and handing him Sharanga, the divine bow of Lord Vishnu. Observant viewers noticed that the character of Parashurama in this scene is also portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor himself. According to mythological accounts, Lord Parashurama is considered the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He met Shri Ram while the latter was returning to Ayodhya after the Sita Swayamvar and handed over his bow to him.
Discussion on social media regarding visual effects and the scene
The scene featuring Ranbir in this dual avatar has generated considerable buzz on social media platforms. Many users have praised the sequence showing both avatars on screen simultaneously, while others have lauded the visual effects and technical execution involved in the scene.
Digital reach in the initial hours of release
The trailer was released on digital platforms during the early hours of the morning, specifically at the auspicious time known as Brahma Muhurat. This video, spanning approximately 4 minutes and 9 seconds, crossed the 5 million-view mark on YouTube within just six hours of its release, reflecting the audience’s initial interest in the project.
Star Cast, Music, and Production
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, with a screenplay jointly penned by Sridhar Raghavan and Nitesh Tiwari. It features Ranbir Kapoor (as Shriram), Sai Pallavi (as Mata Sita), Kannada actor Yash (as Ravana), and Sunny Deol (as Hanuman) in lead roles. On the technical and musical fronts, Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer and Indian composer A.R. Rahman have collaborated on the film’s background score and music.
