Producers a Nitesh Tiwari‘s Ramayana attended the Grand Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday, where Ranbir Kapoor offered a heartfelt thank you to the veteran actor Arun Govilwho did not erase the role of Lord Ram in the Ramand Sagar‘s iconic TV series.The event marked the beginning of the promotional campaign for the much-anticipated two-part epic and brought together the cast of the film.At the event, Ranbir spoke to Arun Govil in an emotional speech, acknowledging the veteran actor’s legacy for generations of viewers.Rather than comparing himself to the legendary Govil, Ranbir said he finds it inspiring and hopes to take the actor’s legacy forward.“Arun ji, you have represented this role for years with beauty, truth and dignity,” Ranbir said.He added, “Your journey has inspired not just an actor like me, but every person who watches Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. You gave people faith and inspiration.”Ranbir admitted that he would consider his efforts a success if he managed to film even a small part of Govil’s scene.“As you have allowed Lord Shri Ram to be your part, if I can achieve even a little, I will feel that all my efforts have paid off.” The actor also spoke about growing up watching Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan.“Since childhood, I have grown up carrying Shri Ram’s blessings, his teachings and your face in my heart,” he said.Concluding his tribute, Ranbir added, “We love you as if you were one of our own. Thank you for everything, sir.”Interestingly, Arun Govil is part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Although he portrayed Lord Ram in the 1987 television movie, he will now play King Dasharath, Lord Ram’s father, in the upcoming film.
The trailer of Ramayana will be released on July 24
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman.The two-part epic is being shot in IMAX, Part One is slated for a Diwali 2026 release and Part Two is slated to hit Diwali 2027.The first official trailer of the movie will be released worldwide on July 24.