Nitesh Tiwariof’The Ramayana‘ is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly awaited films in Indian cinema Ever since its announcement, the ambitious project has created a lot of buzz for its star-studded cast, grand scale and visual effects. Amid rising expectations, the actor Ravi Dubeywho essays the role of Laxman, shares his thoughts on the film and addresses the expectations surrounding it.Epic adaptation features Ranbir Kapoor As Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi Sita and Yash as Ravana. For Ravi Dub, who plays Laxman, the project marks his first lead role in a large-scale cinematic venture.Ravi said in an interview with ANI, “Bharat aur Ramayana ek dusare se alaada na hai (India and Ramayana are not different from each other). They are one. As far as preparation is concerned, we will discuss later. Yeh hamara history hai dharohar hai (This is our history, our heritage), and the more we work with it, the more we try to do justice to it to the best of our ability. It’s been an amazing experience.”Earlier this year, the makers unveiled the first glimpse of the film, introducing the audience to Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Ram and giving a glimpse into the world of the epic. The teaser shows several battle sequences, glimpses of Ravana and the clash against the Asuras. While many viewers praised the scale and Ranveer’s transformation, some expressed concern over the visual effects, sparking discussions online.Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting the next promotional asset, hoping for further refinements in VFX and a deeper look into the world of the film.When asked what the audience can expect from the project, Ravi gave a simple yet confident message: “We are making the film with faith. You wait in faith.”Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, ‘Ramayana’ is envisioned as a two-part cinematic saga and is among the most ambitious projects undertaken in Indian cinema. Based on an ancient Indian epic, the story follows Lord Rama’s journey to rescue Sita after she is abducted by Ravana, the ruler of Lanka, leading to an epic battle between good and evil.The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Ravi Dubey Sunny Deol In the role of Hanuman.Adding to the scale of the project, the music is being composed by an internationally acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer With AR Rahman. The first installment of ‘Ramayan’ is slated for a theatrical release in Diwali 2026, while the second installment is expected to hit theaters in Diwali 2027.
