Mumbai: The makers of Ramayana have released a new behind-the-scenes glimpse featuring Ranbir Kapoor‘s transformation into Lord Rama. Released on the occasion of the actor’s birthday, the video offers a look at the preparation, training and production effort behind his portrayal of one of the most revered figures in Indian mythology.
The BTS footage focuses not only on Ranbir’s appearance as Rama but also on the responsibility he feels towards portraying the character. The actor speaks about taking on the role, while director Nitesh Tiwari explains the importance of finding the right performer for a story that has been familiar to generations of Indians.
For Ranbir, playing Rama is presented as a role that carries a responsibility beyond a conventional film performance. The actor has spoken about wanting to do justice to the character as well as to the faith and expectations associated with the figure.
Ranbir Kapoor’s preparation for Lord Rama
The newly released footage provides glimpses of the work that went into preparing Ranbir for the role. It includes moments from his physical transformation and rehearsals for sequences that are expected to form an important part of the two-part epic.
Rather than concentrating only on the final appearance, the video takes viewers behind the scenes of the process that helped shape Ranbir’s portrayal.
Arun Govil, who plays Dashrath, also features in the BTS video. Sai Pallavi, who portrays Sita, and Ravi Dubey, who plays Lakshman, are also seen speaking about Ranbir and the qualities they believe make him suitable for the role of Rama.
Their comments provide a glimpse into how the cast views Ranbir’s involvement in the ambitious adaptation and the preparation required for the characters.
The footage also shows elements of the production process, including action rehearsals and work involving stunt professionals. These glimpses underline the scale of the filmmaking effort behind Ramayana.
Ranbir trained with international stunt team
The preparation for Ramayana has involved professionals from India and overseas. Producer Namit Malhotra has assembled an international team for the two-part project, including action director Terry Notary.
Notary is known for his work on major international productions and has been involved in training Ranbir for the action portions of Ramayana. The BTS video offers glimpses of the training process and the work being carried out by stunt and action specialists.
The involvement of an international action team reflects the scale at which the makers are mounting the project. Although the story is rooted in Indian mythology, the production brings together talent from different parts of the world.
The action training is particularly significant for Ranbir’s role because Rama’s story involves several major battles and physical sequences. Preparing for such scenes requires performers to work closely with stunt coordinators and action teams well before filming is completed.
The BTS glimpse therefore gives audiences an indication of the preparation involved behind scenes that will eventually appear as part of the finished film.
Nitesh Tiwari on finding the right Rama
Director Nitesh Tiwari also features in the video while discussing the importance of casting Rama. The character is deeply familiar to audiences across India, making the casting decision particularly significant for the filmmakers.
Ranbir’s portrayal is consequently being shaped not only through costume and physical transformation but also through the performance and preparation required for the character.
The presence of Arun Govil in the project has also attracted attention because of his association with Rama through Ramanand Sagar’s television adaptation of Ramayan. Govil became widely recognised for playing Rama in the television series that originally aired in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
In the new film, however, Govil takes on the role of Dashrath, Rama’s father.
Sai Pallavi’s Sita and Ravi Dubey’s Lakshman complete the central family dynamic around Ranbir’s Rama, with the BTS footage offering brief glimpses of the principal cast during the making of the film.
Ramayana planned as a two-part epic
Ramayana is being made as a two-part film, with the first instalment scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second part planned for Diwali 2027.
The project is being mounted on a large scale, with the makers combining Indian performers and technicians with international production and action talent.
The story draws from the Ramayana, one of India’s most influential epics, and the filmmakers have been building the project around a large ensemble of characters and locations.
The first part is expected to establish the principal characters and their journeys, while the second instalment will continue the larger narrative.
The production has generated considerable interest because of the combination of Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Arun Govil as Dashrath.
Ramayana to release in five Indian languages
In India, Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
The multilingual release is expected to take the film’s story to audiences across different regions of the country. The international production effort also reflects the makers’ stated ambition to present the epic on a large cinematic scale.
The new birthday BTS video provides audiences with an early look at the work taking place behind the camera. From Ranbir’s preparation for Rama to action training with international professionals, the footage highlights the effort involved in bringing the character to the screen.
For fans awaiting the film, the glimpse offers a closer look at the actor’s journey into the role while keeping much of the finished film’s visual material under wraps.