Ramayana BTS: Ranbir Kapoor’s Journey to Becoming Lord Rama Revealed
September 28, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68
On the occasion of Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday, the makers of the highly anticipated epic ‘Ramayana’ have unveiled a special behind-the-scenes glimpse featuring the actor as Lord Rama. The new video offers audiences a closer look at Ranbir’s preparation, transformation and dedication to portraying one of the most revered figures in Indian mythology.
The BTS glimpse features director Nitesh Tiwari discussing the importance of choosing the right actor for a project like Ramayana. Given the deep faith and emotional connection millions of people share with the epic, the filmmaker explains why casting the right performer for the role of Lord Rama was particularly important.
Ranbir Kapoor also opens up about taking on the iconic role. The actor says that he did not approach Lord Rama as simply another character or another film, but as a responsibility. His words offer an insight into the seriousness with which he has approached the role and his efforts to do justice to the revered figure.
The video also features Ranbir’s co-stars Arun Govil, who plays Dashrath, Sai Pallavi, who portrays Sita, and Ravi Dubey, who essays Lakshman. The actors speak about Ranbir’s qualities and explain why they believe he was suited to portray Lord Rama.
The BTS glimpse further showcases the extensive preparation that has gone into the making of the epic. From the actors’ physical transformations and character preparation to the filming of key sequences, the video provides audiences with a behind-the-scenes look at the enormous effort involved in bringing the story to the big screen.
A major highlight of the video is the film’s international scale. Producer Namit Malhotra has brought together talent from across the world with the shared vision of presenting Ramayana on a global scale.
International action specialist Terry Notary is part of the project and has trained Ranbir Kapoor for the film’s demanding action sequences. The BTS glimpse offers a look at the training process while also showcasing the contribution of international stunt and action professionals who have been brought on board to create the film’s large-scale sequences.
The makers are combining the cultural essence of the Ramayana with cutting-edge filmmaking and international production expertise. The new glimpse therefore provides not only a look at Ranbir’s transformation as Lord Rama but also an indication of the scale at which the two-part epic is being mounted.
The new BTS video arrives at a time when excitement around Ramayana continues to grow. The recently released trailer has received a strong response from audiences, generating further interest in the film’s grand visual scale, characters and ensemble cast.
Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The ambitious project is being envisioned as a two-part epic and is backed by an international team of technicians and artists.
Ramayana will be distributed globally by Sony Pictures, excluding India, while Dharma Productions will handle distribution in the Hindi-speaking market.
The film is planned for a worldwide IMAX release, with Part 1 scheduled to arrive during Diwali 2026 and Part 2 during Diwali 2027. The films will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam across India.
With Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation into Lord Rama now receiving a closer look, the latest BTS glimpse has given audiences another reason to look forward to this ambitious two-part epic.
