Will Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman have only 15 minutes screen time in Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana? Here's what we know
About Sunny Deol's screen presence in Ramayana Part 1
Sunny will play the role of Lord Hanuman in the film, which will hit the theatres in Diwali 2026. In Ramayana: Part 1, Sunny will be seen on screen for around 15 minutes. The film will reportedly end with the arrival of Hanuman, who will promise to help Lord Ram (Ranbir Kapoor) and Laxman (Ravi Dubey) in rescuing Goddess Sita (Sai Pallavi) from Ravana (Yash).
Will Suny have more screen time in Ramayana Part 2?
In Ramayana: Part 2, Sunny will have a bigger role. He will appear when the battle between Lord Ram and Ravana becomes the central plot. The second part of the film will be released during Diwali 2027.
All about Ramayana
The teaser of Ramayana: Part 1 was released last week and has received a strong response from fans. Many were impressed by the visuals and the background score. The film's music is composed by two legends -- AR Rahman and Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer.
Set 5,000 years ago, Ramayana draws from ancient Indian mythology to present a cosmic battle between light and darkness. Producer Namit Malhotra described the film as "a cultural movement," adding that the intent is to introduce India's epic to global audiences through cutting-edge cinematic tools, as per news agency ANI.
Sunny's next film
Fans will also see Sunny in Border 2 alongside Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh. The upcoming film is slated to hit the big screen on January 23, 2026.
It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J P Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. Border 2 is a follow-up to the 1997 blockbuster film Border, which was directed by J P Dutta.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Captionless cartoonist SD Phadnis turns 100 on Tuesday, his lines & drawing bring out the humour
Pune: Caricatures are funny and their punchlines drip with wit but captionless cartoons, if they are S D Phadnis's, are a class apart. Popular as Shi Da, his caricatures that have maintained appeal for seven decades, stick to anatomical accuracy, an uncommon practice. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "I capture the distortions of thought and behaviour, not physical features," the man, who will turn a 100 years old on Tuesday, said. His appearance belies his age— a good posture and stride with a mind so sharp that it finds humour in everyday life, the eminent cartoonist is a whirlwind of energy. A three-day festival celebrating his life and works will be held at Balgandharva Rangmandir from July 27 to 29 by Vasundhara Club and Cartoonists Combine. Born in Bhoj, a small village in Belagavi, Phadnis schooled in Kolhapur before joining JJ School of Art in Mumbai. A senior advised him to study commercial art, and he could blend his passion for drawing with practical application in advertising. "The cartoons in Punch, The Saturday Evening Post and The London Opinion fascinated me. I started drawing cartoons and sending them to Marathi magazines. My first publication was in 1946 in Manohar magazine published by SV Kirloskar. I was still in college," Phadnis added. The turning point came when his cartoon was published on the cover of Mohini magazine in 1952 by famed editor Anant Antarkar. "It was a Diwali edition, and at a time when the cover would be a film star or women doing cultural things, Antarkar took a risk, and that paid off. Since then, the cover art for all editions of Mohini have been mine. This year will be the 74th edition," Phadnis said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After a brief stay in Kolhapur, he moved to Pune and has lived here for decades. His wife Shakuntala, an author, was his first critic, offering feedback on his drafts until she passed away. "I have been trained to think visually and not use words. Many people ask me about captionless cartoons. I do nothing different, nor is it a planned move. Lines and colours are my alphabet. Because there are no words, my cartoons can be exhibited anywhere, and understood too. My cartoon is my language," he added. Though he dabbled in political cartoons, Shi Da chose a more creative pursuit. His first exhibition was at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai in 1965, followed by shows in the UK and the US. Despite admiring figures like Dinanath Dalal, S V Kirloskar, Mario Miranda, and Shankar, Shi Da held his own. Phadnis considers his work on mathematics textbooks his greatest challenge. From 1978 to 2010, he illustrated textbooks for Stds I to IV, using cartoons to make division and multiplication more accessible. This, he said, was a significant achievement in helping children grasp mathematics. He has steered clear of controversies, but the criticism that political cartoons now receive leaves him sad. "Criticism should be through words. Shankar would criticise Nehru, Ambedkar, and Gandhi and their policies but it drew no backlash from them or their admirers," he added. The easygoing cartoonist has embraced new technology though he believes it cannot replace artistic originality. "I don't know much about AI, but creativity cannot be replaced," he added. Phadnis is also a skilled mechanic and a carpenter. And the secret to his longevity? Daily yoga, a set routine, and stress-free living.
India.com
3 hours ago
- India.com
Salman Khan was once set to play Lord Ram for this movie, Sonali Bendre was given role of Sita, but the movie never released due to...
While fans are eagerly waiting for Ranbir Kapoor's big-screen transformation into Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming Ramayan, few know that Bollywood's original 'Bhaijaan' was once meant to step into those very divine shoes. Back in the 1990s, Sohail Khan had envisioned a grand cinematic take on the Ramayan, casting his superstar brother Salman Khan as Ram and Sonali Bendre as Sita. The film had even started shooting, and about 40% of it was already completed. What went wrong with this ambitious project? As per a report by Mid-Day, things were running smoothly until personal dynamics started interfering with professional plans. Actress and producer Pooja Bhatt joined the project midway. That's when the buzz began, rumours of a relationship between Sohail Khan and Pooja Bhatt started making the rounds. This didn't sit well with Salim Khan, the head of the Khan family. According to reports, he disapproved of their growing closeness and advised Sohail to end the relationship. Did Pooja Bhatt walk out? Despite Salman Khan trying to manage the situation calmly, Pooja Bhatt eventually exited the film due to what seemed like emotional fallout and discomfort with the family's stance. Her exit marked the beginning of the end. Without her, the film lost momentum and was quietly shelved—never to be completed. The forgotten Ramayan before Ranbir Kapoor's Interestingly, this untitled film was being planned decades before today's multi-part Ramayan, backed by Nitesh Tiwari. The upcoming version is scheduled to be released in two parts, Part 1 during Diwali 2025 and Part 2 during Diwali 2026, with Sai Pallavi as Sita. But had things gone as planned in the 90s, Salman Khan might've already been immortalised as Lord Ram in Indian cinema, long before Ranbir picked up the bow and arrow.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Suneel Darshan recalls troubled relationship with Sunny Deol: 'He is the darkest chapter in my life'
Director and producer Suneel Darshan, known for films like Andaaz, Inteqaam and Talaash: The Hunt Begins, recently opened up about the rocky relationships he shared with actor Sunny Deol. Speaking candidly in a new interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Suneel described his experience with Sunny as the most difficult phase of his professional life. In a recent interview, Suneel Darshan opened up about his tumultuous working relationship with Sunny Deol, marked by legal disputes. Suneel opens up about how working with Sunny became a nightmare "These are powerful people, and they care a damn. But there will be divine justice someday, I am sure. It's something too bitter to even put into words. I did three films with him (Sunny). I did my first film, Inteqam, with him. At that point, he was not a big star. He had a potential stardom to him. We had a relationship before that as well. We distributed a lot of his movies. We had a significant contribution in the project, which was to be his launch. I believed in him. I believed that cinema needed people of his kind," Suneel said. Suneel recalled how their working relationship, spanning three films (Inteqaam, Lootere, Ajay), eventually turned bitter. He claimed that Sunny accepted money for a project that never materialised, leading to a legal dispute. Despite the fallout, Suneel said he continues to respect the Deol family, especially veteran actor Dharmendra. The tension, he said, began during their second collaboration, Lootere, and worsened during their third film. "It became a nightmare. It was like indulging a little child to get your work done. I didn't want to do another film with him, but I got emotionally manipulated into one," Suneel added. Suneel's latest work Suneel Darshan has returned after a long hiatus with Andaaz 2, his upcoming musical-romantic drama, which he directed, wrote, and produced himself. Set for release on 8 August, the film introduces newcomers Aayush Kumar, Aakaisha, and Natasha Fernandez and features music by Nadeem and Sameer.
