
Ramayana 1st glimpse today: Cast, budget, when and where to watch the epic promo
While the official title glimpse is set to be unveiled later today, a select few have already been treated to an exclusive preview, including trade analyst Taran Adarsh. He shared his first impressions of the highly anticipated epic on his X handle.advertisement'#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 (sic),' he wrote.Here's his post:
Post: X/Taran Adarsh
In another post, Adarsh shared more details about the footage. 'For those asking – yes, the first glimpse of #Ramayana is 3 minutes long and will be unveiled tomorrow [3 July 2025]. The 7-minute vision showreel is a separate video unit that offers insight into the planning and execution of this monumental project... This unit will be unveiled only closer to its theatrical release in #Diwali 2026. Also, the filming of the first part of #Ramayana is complete, while the shoot for the second part begins this August (sic),' he added.Read his post here:
Post: X/Taran Adarsh
THE CAST, CREW, RELEASE DETAILSThe first poster of 'Ramayana' was unveiled by Namit Malhotra, Founder and Global CEO of Prime Focus Studios, also one of the producers of the magnum opus, revealing that the movie will be released in two parts in November 2024.Check out the post here:
Post: Instagram/Namit Malhotra
'Ramayana', made on a grand scale, has surpassed the production cost of 'Kalki 2898 AD' (Rs 600 crore), 'RRR' and 'Adipurush' (both Rs 550 crore), as reported by Hindustan Times. The film's estimated budget is approximately Rs 835 crore.Adding to the star power, Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman, while Sunny Deol steps into the role of Hanuman. The cast also includes Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi. The star-studded film is set to release in two parts during Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027.Promising a visual spectacle, 'Ramayana' is being brought to life with cutting-edge effects from Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG. With Tiwari at the helm, the film aims to blend the soul of the original tale with contemporary cinematic language - appealing to devoted fans of the epic and a new generation of viewers alike.advertisementThe team of 'Ramayana' recently wrapped up filming, and an emotional video of lead actor Ranbir Kapoor has now surfaced online. In the clip, Ranbir is seen expressing heartfelt gratitude to the entire cast and crew of the film.Calling it the most significant role of his career, Ranbir thanked the team for their dedication and support throughout the journey. He also acknowledged his co-stars - Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey, and others - who are part of this ambitious project.Watch the video here: As the first official glimpse is set for release in just a few hours, anticipation is high for what could be one of the most defining Indian cinematic spectacles in years.- EndsMust Watch
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