Ramayana Teaser: Ranbir Kapoor’s 'Rama' Avatar Wins Over Bollywood; Alia Bhatt, Siddharth Anand Lead Rave Reviews
The first look at Nitesh Tiwari’s $500 million epic Ramayana has taken the industry by storm. From Alia Bhatt’s emotional reaction to Siddharth Anand’s high praise, here is how Bollywood is reacting to Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation into Lord Rama.
The wait is finally over. On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti 2026, Prime Focus Studios and director Nitesh Tiwari officially unveiled the first teaser of the magnum opus Ramayana. Titled the 'Rama Glimpse,' the teaser introduces Ranbir Kapoor in a divine avatar that has immediately set the box office tracking into overdrive and earned a massive "thumbs up" from the film fraternity.
Bollywood Reacts: Alia Bhatt, Siddharth Anand Mesmerized by 'Rama'
The industry reaction was swift and glowing. Alia Bhatt, who attended an early screening, took to social media to share her excitement. "Ranbir has done such a beautiful job and I can’t wait for you guys to see it. It’s absolutely fabulous," she shared in a heartfelt video message, urging fans to support the ambitious project.
Action filmmaker Siddharth Anand (of Pathaan and Fighter fame) was equally stunned by the scale. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), he noted:
"SPECTACULAR! Ranbir has nailed it as Lord Rama for me. I cannot wait to celebrate Diwali this year with #Ramayana on the biggest screen! Nitesh sir your craft is just awe-inspiring. Namit you have done what you promised!"
A $500 Million Cinematic Gamble: The Scale of Ramayana
Producer Namit Malhotra has confirmed that Ramayana is being produced on a staggering combined budget of $500 million (approx. ₹4,000 crore) for both parts. This makes it the most expensive Indian film ever made.
What the Teaser Reveals:
- Majestic Visuals: The teaser opens with Ranbir’s royal entry into Ayodhya, showcasing world-class VFX by DNEG.
- The Warrior Prince: We see glimpses of the vanvaas alongside Sai Pallavi (Sita) and Ravi Dubey (Lakshmana).
- The Antagonist: The teaser concludes with a chilling, brief look at Yash as Ravana.
Ramayana Cast & Release Strategy
The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast designed to dominate the domestic and global box office including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Arun Govil.
Ramayana: Part 1 is slated for a worldwide release in Diwali 2026, with the concluding chapter expected to follow in Diwali 2027.