Ramayana Part 1 Announcement Video Gets Green Signal from CBFC, Release Scheduled for This Week

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The much-awaited film adaptation of the epic Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and featuring Ranbir Kapoor, has achieved a major milestone. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the title announcement video of the film, paving the way for its public release this week.

CBFC Clearance and Video Details

Title announcement video, "TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT – RAMAYANA 3D," has been issued a 'U' certificate by the CBFC's Mumbai Regional Office on May 5, 2025.
The 2 minute and 36 second long video is likely to release this week and kickstart the promotional campaign of the film.

Film Overview and Cast

Ramayana will be coming in two parts: Part 1 is scheduled for Diwali 2026, and Part 2 for Diwali 2027.
The movie is being directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra.

Although the formal cast announcement is awaited, industry chatter and set images strongly suggest:

Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram
Sai Pallavi as Sita
Yash as Ravana (who is also co-producing the film)
Sunny Deol reportedly as Hanuman.

Production and Expectation

The project has been termed a decade-long dream by producer Namit Malhotra, with a vision to create the "most authentic, sacred, and visually stunning" interpretation of the epic.
The clearance of the announcement video has been a huge reason for excitement, with fans and industry stalwarts, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, hailing the scale and ambition of the film.

What's Next

With the CBFC approval, the first official peek at Ramayana will soon be on offer to the masses, launching what promises to be one of the biggest promotional drives in Indian cinema history.

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