As Ranbir Kapoor promotes his next epic Ramayana, he shared an emotional moment at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026 that the movie will be his daughter Raha Kapoor’s first time in cinema halls.
The actor, playing Lord Ram in director Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of the Indian epic, is particularly excited to watch the film through his daughter’s eyes, he said.
Raha's First Theatre Experience
Ranbir said that Ramayana will be the first film Raha watches on the big screen.
The actor described it as significant because of its scale and family importance. So many people have praised the emotional reveal as one of the best moments of the event.
Ranbir Opens Up About Playing Lord Ram
Ranbir also spoke openly about the duty of depicting one of India’s most revered mythological figures.
He admitted he initially wondered whether he was “capable enough” to play Lord Ram due to the huge expectations for him.
The actor described it as being an honour and a challenge but one that he took with humility and respect for the cultural and spiritual significance of the epic.
Yash on Playing Ravana
Joining Ranbir at the event was actor Yash, who plays Ravana, and he shared his thoughts about one of the most intricate figures in mythology.
He added that they hope Ravana will be portrayed with emotional depth while remaining true to the epic's essence. Yash was excited to explore the character’s many dimensions in what is expected to be one of the biggest productions in Indian cinema.
A Grand Global Launch
The Ramayana team participated in the San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where the project received considerable international attention.
In recent months, the filmmakers also announced a worldwide distribution deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment and are working towards a global release of the film.
Star-Studded Cast
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana has a big ensemble cast:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram,
- Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita,
- Yash as Ravana,
- Arun Govil as King Dashrath.
The film is among the most eagerly awaited releases in Indian cinema and will launch at midnight on Christmas Eve.
Ramayana still makes people feel emotional when the cast is performing, and there is an increased interest in the project at present, spreading in India and all over the world.
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