'Ramayana' teaser out: Fans praise Ranbir Kapoor's look as Lord Ram, say 'Even the Avengers will bow to Lord Rama'

'Ramayana' is one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema. The much-awaited teaser for Ranbir Kapoor's film is finally out. Titled 'Rama,' the glimpse showcases grand visuals and introduces Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram.

The teaser has received strong positive reactions from audiences. Produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is planned as a two-part saga. It aims to present the epic on a global scale with a historic music collaboration between AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

'Ramayana' teaser highlights

The teaser mostly focuses on Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. It carries the tagline, "Our hero, Our protector." The visuals promise a large-scale narrative that looks theatre-worthy.

The teaser was unveiled with the caption, "Rama is the greatest of all time because he lived a life where the choices he made were always in the benefit of the greater good, duty over desire, and sacrifice over self. His legacy continues to enhance and empower humanity over time and bring the belief in the goodness of the human spirit to resolve all conflict and bring peace to the world.

Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana Directed by Nitesh Tiwari In cinemas worldwide Ramayana Part 1 Diwali 2026"

Fan reactions to the teaser for the Ranbir Kapoor starrer

The teaser has received a lot of love from viewers. One wrote, "Even the Avengers will vow to Lord Rama."

Another one commented, "May Lord Hanuman bless you with wisdom, strength, and fearlessness. Happy Hanuman Jayanti."Another one commented, "This is world class. Theatre mein Pooja hoga is bar." Another one wrote, "Imagine if they teased Mahabharata in post credit of Ramayana Part II."One wrote, "After Adipurush, we needed this healing. THIS is how you respect and represent our history."Another one wrote, "Tight slap to those who were saying Ranbir can't do justice to this role."Another comment read, "Honestly, when we talk about Ramayan, it is not just about comparing two versions of storytelling—it is about comparing two completely different feelings, two different eras, and two different ways of connecting with something deeply spiritual and cultural."

Cast and crew of Nitesh Tiwari's film

Ranbir Kapoor was spotted in Bandra with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra on April 1. This was just one day before the teaser release.

He had recently returned from Los Angeles where the teaser was unveiled at special screenings. During the event, Ranbir spoke about the significance of playing Lord Ram.Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram. Sai Pallavi will be seen as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman and Ravie Dubey is cast as Lakshman. Other actors in the film include Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha and Indira Krishnan. The project is backed by Namit Malhotra and DNEG.