The teaser of Ramayana has finally been unveiled, giving audiences their first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The visuals have already sparked widespread discussion, with fans and industry members sharing their reactions. Among those who weighed in is Dipika Chikhlia.
Reacting to the teaser in a conversation with India Today, the actress appreciated the film's scale and presentation. She said, "I watched the teaser and it's very grand. Bahut rich lag raha hai. Unhone bahut achhe se banaya hai. So now I'm awaiting the film and it's looking very beautiful, there's no doubt about it."
Dipika Chikhlia rose to immense fame for playing Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, which aired on Doordarshan in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The show regained massive popularity decades later when it was re-telecast during the 2020 lockdown, introducing her portrayal to a new generation of viewers.
Ramayana Teaser
The teaser introduces the audience to Ranbir Kapoor's many moods as Lord Rama. From killing a monster to his exile in the forest, the two-minute, 38-second teaser shows Ranbir embracing the mythical figure with its celebrated grandeur, grace, poise, and regality.
Ramayana has been made on a staggering budget of Rs 4,000 crore.
Speaking to Prakhar Gupta, producer Namit Malhotra revealed, "When we set out to make this six or seven years ago, people thought I was a lunatic because no Indian film comes close to this scale. Put simply, the budget will be around $500 million for both parts combined, which is over Rs 4,000 crore."
The film is set to be released in two parts, with the first instalment scheduled for worldwide release in October 2026, ahead of Diwali, while the second part is slated for Diwali 2027.
Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, and Yash play pivotal roles in the film.
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