Mumbai: The makers of Ramayana have unveiled Mangal Rang, a song celebrating the relationship between Lord Rama and Sita, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi as the iconic characters. Composed by AR Rahman, the musical piece follows the couple from their wedding and life in the palace to their journey into exile, highlighting the love, faith and devotion at the heart of their relationship.
The song has been released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, bringing the story to audiences across different linguistic regions. The Hindi version features Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, with lyrics written by Dr Kumar Vishwas.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is being developed as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic. The release of Mangal Rang offers another glimpse into the film’s visual and musical approach, following the earlier reveal of Yash as Ravana in the musical sequence Rise of Asura.
Mangal Rang follows Rama and Sita from marriage to exile
The music video moves between the grandeur of palace life, the celebrations surrounding Rama and Sita’s wedding and the expansive landscapes associated with their exile.
The wedding sequences capture the joy and sanctity of their union, while the scenes set during their vanvas show the couple navigating life away from Ayodhya. Through these contrasting settings, the song presents their relationship as one that remains steadfast through changing circumstances.
Ranbir Kapoor appears as Lord Rama, carrying his bow and arrow and wielding a sword in sequences that highlight the character’s warrior identity. Alongside these action-oriented visuals, the video gives considerable attention to the quieter moments between Rama and Sita.
Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita forms the emotional centre of the song, with the visuals focusing on the couple’s companionship and shared journey.
Rather than concentrating solely on the spectacle of the epic, Mangal Rang places their relationship at the forefront. Its central theme is the connection between love, trust, faith and duty, with the transition from palace life to exile providing the narrative backdrop.
The song is available through the official YouTube channels of World of Ramayana and T-Series, as well as music-streaming platforms.
AR Rahman says Rama and Sita’s bond shaped the music
AR Rahman said composing music for Ramayana was a special experience because of the story’s enduring place in people’s lives.
“Ramayana is a story that has lived in the hearts of people for generations, and approaching it through music was a very special experience for me,” Rahman said.
He explained that the music was intended to preserve the purity and tenderness of Rama and Sita’s relationship.
“With Mangal Rang, I hope listeners feel that warmth and devotion, and find something personal in the melody. Some stories don’t need to be explained; they simply need to be felt,” he added.
Rahman’s composition serves as the musical foundation for the different language versions, while each adaptation has its own singers and lyricist.
The approach allows the song to retain its central theme while connecting with audiences through distinct linguistic and musical interpretations.
Arijit Singh describes the song as transformative
Arijit Singh, who has sung the Hindi version alongside Shreya Ghoshal, said the experience took him beyond the usual process of recording a song.
He described Ramayana as more than a story or an epic, calling it a reflection of life, inner consciousness and the connections people share.
“The sincerity and tenderness of the eternal relationship between Shri Ram and Mata Sita kept reminding me of the thread of love that connects us all, beyond everything that makes us seem different,” Singh said.
The singer added that being part of the project was a blessing and expressed hope that the melody would reach listeners with a sense of love, gratitude and devotion.
His remarks reflect the film’s intention to present Rama and Sita’s relationship as a story with emotional and spiritual significance beyond the events depicted on screen.
Shreya Ghoshal highlights the strength of Rama and Sita’s relationship
Shreya Ghoshal said what makes Rama and Sita’s love enduring is that it goes beyond the happiness of simply being together.
“What makes Rama and Sita’s love so beautiful is that it goes beyond the happiness of being together. There is faith, understanding and a quiet strength in their bond that makes it deeply moving,” she said.
Ghoshal added that singing Mangal Rang allowed her to connect with that tenderness and approach the song with affection and gratitude.
She also expressed hope that the song would bring listeners warmth and peace, allowing them to experience the relationship in their own way.
The singers’ comments complement the video’s narrative, which moves from the celebrations of marriage to the challenges of exile. Together, the music and visuals aim to underline the importance of companionship and commitment in the epic.
Mangal Rang released in five languages
The makers have adapted the song for five language markets, with different vocalists and lyricists involved in each version.
The Hindi version features Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, with lyrics by Dr Kumar Vishwas.
The Tamil version has been sung by Abhay Jodhpurkar and Saindhavi, with lyrics by Karthik Netha. Raghav Kaushik and Vaishali Samant have performed the Telugu version, written by Rakendu Mouli.
For Kannada audiences, Armaan Malik and Bela Shende have lent their voices to the song, with lyrics by Karthik Saragur. The Malayalam version features Naresh Iyer and Amritha Rajan, with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar.
The multilingual release reflects the scale of the production and the importance of reaching audiences across India’s major film markets.
By using separate singers and lyricists for each language, the makers have sought to give the composition a local identity while preserving its central theme of Rama and Sita’s relationship.
Yash’s Rise of Asura offered a glimpse of Ravana
Before unveiling Mangal Rang, the makers released Rise of Asura, a musical sequence introducing Yash’s transformation into Ravana.
Unveiled on Dussehra, the one-minute-and-55-second video focused on Ravana’s devotion to Lord Shiva and featured visuals inspired by the Shiv Tandav Stotram.
The sequence showed Ravana cutting his palm with a dagger and applying a Tripund tilak to his forehead before performing aarti in front of a large idol of Lord Shiva. He then performed the Tandav as the hymn intensified in the background.
Rahman composed the music, Dr Kumar Vishwas wrote the lyrics and Vishal Dadlani sang the Hindi version.
While Rise of Asura focused on Ravana’s devotion and powerful presence, Mangal Rang shifts attention to the emotional relationship between Rama and Sita. The two musical releases offer contrasting glimpses of the characters and themes central to the larger epic.
Ramayana brings together a prominent cast
The two-part film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the project is planned as a large-scale cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana, with releases intended for audiences in India and overseas.
The first part is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, while the second part is planned for Diwali 2027. Both parts are expected to be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
With Mangal Rang, the makers have offered a closer look at the emotional dimension of the story, complementing the earlier reveal centred on Ravana.
The song’s journey from wedding celebrations to exile places Rama and Sita’s relationship at the centre of the film’s musical presentation. As anticipation builds ahead of the first part’s release, the multilingual track provides another indication of how the makers intend to combine the epic’s spiritual themes with a large-scale cinematic experience.