When Nitesh Tiwari finally decided to let the gods play out on the big screen, he didn’t just pick any cast – he handpicked legends.
Ranbir Kapoor, who once joked that playing Rama felt like a divine interview, says the role is a weighty responsibility. He told 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' that the fear he felt at first turned into gratitude once he realized he’d get to embody a deity that millions revere. The actor also said that taking on the part at the same time he became a father added a layer of humility.
Sai Pallavi, whose dance in 'Premam' still makes our knees ache, says playing Sita is a blessing, not a role she chased. At the film’s Pratham Sankalp event, she mused that the character arrived on her like a divine whisper, and she’d spend hours meditating, letting Sita guide her every line. "Sita Maa, act through me," she told an eager crowd, and the authenticity of her performance already feels like a prayer.
Yash, fresh from KGF fame, warned viewers to keep an open mind about the film’s visuals, urging them not to nitpick on CGI or set details. He added that Namit Malhotra has poured his heart and a hefty budget into making the 70‑mm sets look like ancient kingdoms. "I’ll request you all one thing – watch it with an open mind," he quipped, and the promise of a visual feast is hard to resist. The film’s release on November 5, just before Diwali, means it’s poised to become the biggest festive blockbuster of the year.
Ramayana: Part 1 is set to be a cinematic pilgrimage that marries myth with modern spectacle, and the star‑packed lineup only fuels the hype.