Epic on the Big Apple—Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Dazzles Times Square

Image Source: Hindustan Times

In a historic moment for Indian cinema, the first look of Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, was unveiled on the iconic digital billboards of New York’s Times Square. The global reveal follows a spectacular multi-city launch across nine Indian metros, marking a new benchmark in cinematic marketing and cultural storytelling.

The film's teaser, titled Ramayana: The Introduction, was simultaneously released in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi on July 3. Occupying Times Square on July 4 is the film's determination to transcend boundaries and present India's most beloved epic on a truly global scale.

A World Vision for an Evergreen Story

Director: Nitesh Tiwari
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor (Lord Ram), Yash (Ravana), Sai Pallavi (Sita), Sunny Deol (Hanuman), Ravi Dubey (Lakshman)
Producers: Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios & DNEG, in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations
Music: Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer (Bollywood debut) & A.R. Rahman
Stunts: Guy Norris (Mad Max: Fury Road), Terry Notary (Avengers, Planet of the Apes)
Format: Filmed for IMAX
Release Dates: Part 1 – Diwali 2026 | Part 2 – Diwali 2027

Ramayana is not a film. It's a vision created out of love, raised to perfection, and designed to transcend boundaries," stated director Nitesh Tiwari.

Why It Matters

This is the first occasion of an Indian mythological film launching visuals at Times Square, making it part of world cinema giants. With a crème team of international artists and a story that transcends generations, Ramayana will be India's most ambitious cinema export.

Sources: News18, Mashable India, Zee News, MSN