After the eagerly awaited glimpse of ‘Rama’ was unveiled, a deeply emotional Nitesh Tiwari took to the stage to share his journey of the past seven years spent crafting this epic tale.
In a screening held in South Mumbai, the over two-minute teaser showcased Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, drawing a large crowd of fans and media. As the audience erupted in applause, Tiwari expressed, “Reaching this moment has taken me personally seven years. Filmmaking is both a lonely and unpredictable journey. Throughout these years, I have envisioned this moment and wondered how you would react. Seeing your response today makes me feel that every effort over these years has been worthwhile.” His voice trembled with emotion as he spoke.
Tiwari continued, acknowledging the collective effort that went into the film, stating, “Many hands have worked tirelessly to bring this film to life. I hope we earn your love in equal measure,” which prompted another wave of applause from the crowd.
About Ramayana, the film is co-produced by Namit Malhotra and features a stellar cast, including Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey, and Sunny Deol. The teaser not only highlighted glimpses of Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Dubey but also featured veteran actor Arun Govil, known for his portrayal of Lord Ram in the iconic Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana, who now plays Ram’s father, Dasharath. The first part of this cinematic saga is set to release this Diwali.
In discussing his role, Ranbir Kapoor shared, “I don’t see myself as representing Rama; I’m here to learn from him. His simplicity and purity are extraordinary, and the journey to understand and embody these qualities has been a profoundly humbling experience.”
