Is Sunny Deol Honoured to Play Lord Hanuman in Ramayana?

Mumbai, July 3 (NationPress) The renowned Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has expressed his enthusiasm about portraying Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated epic, “Ramayana.”

In a heartfelt message shared on social media, the star of ‘Gadar’ referred to it as a privilege to be part of a narrative that has influenced countless generations. Deol took to Instagram to unveil the first look teaser of the film, stating, “Honoured to be part of a story that has shaped generations. Welcome to the world of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana, the immortal story of Rama vs Ravana. Grateful to walk this path, and to share it with all of you.”

He further added, “Let’s celebrate this moment and together, step into the @worldoframayana. Our Truth. Our History. #Ramayana #RamayanaByNamitMalhotra.”

On Thursday, the film's creators revealed the first look of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash from the upcoming “Ramayana.” The announcement video commences with a striking portrayal of the divine trinity—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—who oversee the cosmos. The stunning animation then progresses to introduce pivotal characters from the epic, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as the formidable Ravana.

In showcasing the first look, the producers commented, “Ten years of Aspiration. Relentless Conviction to bring the Greatest Epic of all time to the World. An outcome through a collaboration of some of the world’s best to ensure that Ramayana is presented with the greatest amount of Reverence and Respect. Welcome to the Beginning. Let’s Celebrate the IMMORTAL story of Rama v/s Ravana. Our Truth. Our History.”

Discussing the film, Nitesh Tiwari remarked, “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. This tale 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.”

The “Ramayana,” directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, in partnership with DNEG—the eight-time Oscar-winning VFX studio—and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.

The film is slated for a worldwide release, with Part 1 set to debut during Diwali 2026 and Part 2 to follow in Diwali 2027.