New Delhi: The excitement surrounding Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious mythological epic Ramayana continues to build as the makers prepare for a major promotional event in the national capital on July 18. Ahead of the event, acclaimed sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma shared a series of photographs featuring lead stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, giving fans a glimpse behind the scenes.
The pictures quickly gained attention on social media, further fuelling anticipation for one of Indian cinema’s most awaited projects.
Rishab Sharma shares pictures with the Ramayana team
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, a disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, posted several photographs from his interaction with the Ramayana team.
The images featured him posing with:
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Yash
- Director Nitesh Tiwari
- Producer Namit Malhotra
One of the standout photographs showed Sharma wearing a distinctive orange wristwatch featuring the Ayodhya Ram Mandir on its dial, along with engravings of Lord Ram and Hanuman, adding a symbolic touch to the occasion.
Another image captured the musician performing on his sitar, reflecting his classical musical roots.
Although the makers have not officially disclosed Sharma’s involvement in the film, the pictures have sparked speculation among fans ahead of the upcoming promotional event.
Ramayana trailer to release on July 24
The latest photographs come just days after producer Namit Malhotra officially announced the release date of the film’s first trailer.
The makers revealed that the Ramayana trailer will premiere worldwide on July 24.
Sharing the announcement, the team described the project as a global cinematic adaptation of one of India’s greatest civilisational epics.
The statement highlighted the timeless values of dharma, courage, compassion and maryada embodied in the Ramayana, while promising a visual spectacle on a scale never before attempted in Indian cinema.
Star-studded cast
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana brings together an ensemble cast featuring some of the biggest names from Hindi and South Indian cinema.
The confirmed cast includes:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Ravie Dubey as Lakshman
- Yash as Ravana
- Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman
- Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha
- Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi
- Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari
The film is expected to combine large-scale visual effects with an emotionally driven retelling of the ancient Indian epic.
A two-part cinematic epic
Ramayana is being produced by Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, the production banner backed by Yash.
The film will be released in two parts:
- Part One: Diwali 2026
- Part Two: Diwali 2027
The project is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious Indian film productions ever undertaken, with extensive use of cutting-edge visual effects and international filmmaking technology.
Anticipation continues to grow
With the Delhi promotional event, the trailer launch scheduled for July 24 and the recent social media pictures featuring the lead cast, excitement around Ramayana continues to intensify.
Fans are particularly eager to see Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram and Yash’s interpretation of Ravana, while the film’s scale and visual presentation have already generated significant discussion across the entertainment industry.
Conclusion
The latest photographs shared by sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma have added to the growing buzz around Ramayana, offering fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the film’s cast and makers ahead of their Delhi event. With the trailer set to release on July 24 and the first instalment arriving in cinemas during Diwali 2026, anticipation for Nitesh Tiwari’s epic adaptation continues to reach new heights.
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