The much-awaited first look of Ramayana: The Introduction, Nitesh Tiwari’s epic adaptation of the ancient Indian tale, is finally here, and fans can’t keep calm about it. The highly anticipated film, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as ‘Lord Ram’ and Yash as the mighty ‘Ravana’, a glimpse dropped online on July 3, 2025, via producer Namit Malhotra’s social media handles. The first look went viral within minutes, with netizens already declaring it a box office hurricane in the making.
Ranbir Kapoor as ‘Ram’, Yash as ‘Ravana’ revealed in latest Ramayana teaser
The first glimpse of Ramayana is officially here, and the very first look gives us a cinematic taste of the epic battle of Ram vs Ravan, with Ranbir seen in a divine warrior avatar of ‘Ram’: calm, stoic, and commanding, as he aims with his bow.
Meanwhile, Yash as the magnificent ‘Ravan’ has been equally impressive. His portrayal of ‘Lankapati Ravana’ teases menace as well as mystery, with only his fiery eyes revealed, which definitely left fans craving more.
What took fans by surprise was not just the sheer visual scale but the contrasting tonal treatment of both characters. While the honourable ‘Lord Ram’ radiates serenity and quiet yet fiery strength, while at the same time, ‘Ravana’ carries a sense of ominous grandeur. A glimpse of Sai Pallavi as ‘Sita’ was also seen, while Sunny Deol as ‘Hanuman’ and Ravi Dubey as ‘Lakshman’ round out the stellar cast.
Netizens lose their minds over Ramayana’s first glimpse
As soon as the first glimpse went live, social media got flooded with netizens sharing their initial responses to the teaser. The online discussion platform, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram are already seeing trending hashtags like #Ramayana and #RamayanaGlimpse. Taking to X, one user shared screengrabs of the teaser and wrote, “Ufff… visual quality top-notch. This is bigger than anything we’ve seen before.” Another tweeted:
“Perfect way to present #Ramayana to the world. Loved it. Look at those fierce eyes of @TheNameIsYash. Excited and hyped up for this. #RamayanaGlimpse.”
Critics are equally impressed at the first glimpse of Ramayana. Taking to his X handle, popular trade analyst and movie critic Taran Adarsh offered a glowing early review based on the teasers and first glimpses flooding social media. He wrote:
“#JaiShriRam… Just watched the first glimpse and a 7-minute vision showreel of the most-awaited epic – #Ramayana. This glimpse of the timeless saga leaves you awestruck… Strong feeling: #Ramayana is not just a film for today, but for generations to come… #Boxoffice hurricane loading! Kudos to the visionary producer #NamitMalhotra for backing this monumental project.”
The vision behind Nitesh Tiwari’s mega project, Ramayana
Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra (CEO of VFX powerhouse DNEG), has been described as a cultural movement and India’s cinematic gift to the world. Ace filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, known for films like Dangal and Chhichhore, said:
“Ramayana is a story we’ve all grown up with. It carries the soul of our culture. Our aim was to honour that soul — and present it with the cinematic scale it truly deserves. As a filmmaker, it’s both a huge responsibility and a heartfelt honour to bring it to life. It’s a tale that has endured across millennia because it speaks to something deep and eternal within us. We are not simply making a film. We are offering a vision — one rooted in reverence, shaped by excellence, and made to transcend borders.”
Ramayana will be released in two parts: Part 1 on Diwali 2026 and Part 2 on Diwali 2027. The first part has already completed filming, and post-production begins this July.
What are your thoughts on the first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra’s magnum opus, Ramayana?
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