The Hyderabad gathering, meant to whet appetites for the ₹4,000‑crore Ramayana, turned into a meme‑making moment when producer Dil Raju slipped up. He blurted, "Best actor, Best hero is Ranveer Singh garu. Sorry, Ranbir Kapoor garu," and the camera zoomed in on Ranbir’s face as he blinked in disbelief.
Ranbir, who was already in the room to gush about Yash’s performance, let out a quiet laugh that was almost louder than the applause. He later told reporters he’d been “frozen for a second” before shaking his head with a grin, adding, "It’s all in good fun. I’m just happy to see our industry get a little lighter.")
Meanwhile, Yash, who plays Ravana, took the moment to remind the crowd that the film’s ambition is as vast as its budget. "I’ve always believed that cinema should push boundaries," he said, nodding at the massive set pieces that would span the two‑part saga.
The viral clip, shared on Oct 19, has already sparked a flurry of memes—some calling Dil Raju’s slip a "glti se sach nikl gaya" moment, while others jokingly declared Ranveer the new king of Bollywood. Social media buzz shows how quickly a single line can ripple through the fan community. The humor, paired with the sheer scale of Ramayana, keeps the conversation alive as the film’s release approaches.
With its worldwide premiere slated for November 5, ahead of Diwali, the buzz surrounding the event signals a bigger trend: big‑budget Indian epics are now courting global attention. The next chapter of Ramayana will finish the story in Diwali 2027, and for now, the industry is watching closely to see if this viral moment translates into box‑office success.