Sunny Deol admits playing Hanuman in ‘Ramayana’ ‘wasn’t easy’; He vows to give his best Hindi movie news

Playing Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayan’ is a huge responsibility, says Sunny Deol. At an event in Delhi on 18 July, she admitted that her work had just begun, calling the role “not easy” but one she would relish. He sought fans’ blessings for the two-part epic starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash.

Sunny Deol Reveals that Hanuman plays Nitesh TiwariIts ‘Ramayana’ comes with a huge sense of responsibility. Speaking at a promotional event for the film at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on July 18, the actor shared that while he has completed a small portion of his work so far, there is still a long way to go. The Delhi event marked a pivotal moment in the two-part epic campaign. Shot for IMAX, the first chapter of the film is slated for release in 2026, with the finale coming in 2027.

Sunny Deol says he still has a long way to go

The actor told everyone that he had just started work on ‘Ramayan’ and there was still a lot to do before he realized the role. He said, “Honestly, I have done little work on the film so far. I still have a long way to go.” For Sunny, the sheer scale of the film is only part of the challenge. He said that ‘Ramayana’ means a lot to the people of India, which makes playing one of his most beloved characters a bigger responsibility than a typical film role. He thanked the makers for choosing him for the part and said, “I am grateful that I got the chance to play the role of Hanuman ji. I will try my best to portray him properly.”Deol clarified that this role is not easy. He pointed out that Hanuman cannot be defined only by physical strength. The character embodies qualities that sit at odds with one another: gentleness alongside great strength, bravery with innocence, and power balanced with deep devotion. “Playing Hanuman ji is not easy,” said Sunny. “But I know I’m going to really enjoy it. She’s playful, innocent and strong. He is beloved by all and above all a devotee of Lord Rama.”

Sunny Deol wants the audience’s blessings

The actor also admitted that public speaking is not something that comes easily to him. Once he finished talking about Hanuman, he admitted that facing such a large crowd made him a little uncomfortable. Nevertheless, he took the opportunity to urge the audience to support the team. “We need everyone’s blessings as we have undertaken such a huge project,” he said. Sunny also expressed his belief that Ramayana will connect with audiences nationwide. “I strongly believe that every Indian will watch it,” he added.

Sunny Deol co-stars in ‘Ramayan’

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, this film combines Ranbir Kapoor As Rama, Sai Pallavi Sita and Yash as Ravana, Sunny as Hanuman.