Ramayana's Ranbir Kapoor, Producer Namit Malhotra & Director Nitesh Tiwari Tease 2-Part Epic at SDCC

At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that co-writer and director Nitesh Tiwari’s big-budget Hindu epic, Ramayana, one of the most ambitious Indian fantasy epics since Baahubaali, was acquired by Sony for global distribution. This massive news came alongside the unveiling of the first trailer for Part 1, offering up four minutes of footage to hold fans over until its official theatrical release on November 6. Speaking with Collider’s Steven Weintraub, Tiwari, star Ranbir Kapoor, and producer Namit Malhotra discuss their hopes for the film’s release, and comment on partnering with Sony. The trio also celebrate bringing this timeless tale to the world, in which Kapoor takes on the portrayal of Rama, a virtuous prince who must step up to defeat the vengeful and immortal demon king Ravana (Yash). The movie and its Part 1 sequel will also star Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, and Sunny Deol. Don’t miss the full conversation in the video above, with time codes provided below, where Nitesh, Malhotra, and Kapoor talk VFX, marketing, the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, and the status of both films. 00:27 - The creatives behind Ramayana on their journey since CinemaCon. 01:15 - Ranbir Kapoor discusses attending a Coldplay concert. 02:35 - Producer Namit Malhotra discusses their historic milestone partnership with Sony. 04:25 - Comic-Con offered the perfect opportunity to introduce Ramayana to a global audience. 08:19 - Director Nitesh Tiwari says edits are locked for Part 1. 09:01 - Malhotra says Ramayana’s VFX are by far his most ambitious undertaking. 10:15 - Kapoor discusses misguided critiques on years of craftsmanship behind visual effects. 12:56 - Malhotra comments on experiencing film in theaters versus other formats. 15:23 - Tiwari says the sequel is on hold to work on Ramayana Part 1. 16:30 - Malhotra discusses whether Ramayana will make an appearance at TIFF 2026. Ramayana: Part 1 opens in theaters on November 6. #Ramayana #RanbirKapoor #ramayanapart1 #NamitMalhotra #NiteshTiwari #SDCC For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL   / collider     / collider     / collider