Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Nagarjuna Calls Ramayana Trailer 'Brilliant,' Praises Ranbir and Yash
A big new movie called 'Ramayana' is coming out, and it is based on an old and famous Indian story.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram, a good prince, while Yash plays Ravana, the story's powerful villain.
Sai Pallavi plays Sita and Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman.
The movie makers shared a short preview, called a trailer, to show people what the film is like.
A famous actor named Nagarjuna watched the trailer and said it was brilliant, which means really, really good.
He especially liked how Yash and Ranbir acted in it.
Nagarjuna also said that trailers are very important because people decide whether they want to watch a movie after seeing its trailer.
The story shows Ram's adventures, his wedding to Sita, and how Ravana takes Sita away.
Part one of the movie will come out during Diwali this year, and part two will come out in 2027.
Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni called the trailer of Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana: Part 1' brilliant in an interview with Variety India.
He was particularly impressed by the performances of Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, and Yash, who plays Ravana.
Nagarjuna said trailers have become very important because audiences watch them first to decide whether to see a film, and they make a big difference to a film's opening.
The trailer follows Ram from childhood through his marriage to Sita and 14 years of exile, building towards Sita's abduction by Ravana.
'Ramayana: Part 1' releases in cinemas this Diwali, with Part 2 following on Diwali 2027.
- Who
- Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, who praised the trailer; stars Ranbir Kapoor (Lord Rama), Yash (Ravana), Sai Pallavi (Sita) and Ravi Dubey (Lakshman); director Nitesh Tiwari.
- What
- Nagarjuna called the 'Ramayana: Part 1' trailer 'brilliant' and said trailers now play a major role in a film's opening.
- When
- Nagarjuna's comments were reported on August 9, 2026; the trailer was unveiled on July 30.
- Where
- In an interview with Variety India; the film is set to release in cinemas, with India referenced as a release market.
- Why
- Nagarjuna was impressed by the performances and believes strong trailers influence whether audiences choose to watch a film.
- Film
- Ramayana: Part 1
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Lead Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor (Rama), Yash (Ravana), Sai Pallavi (Sita), Ravi Dubey (Lakshman)
- Producers
- Prime Focus Studios (Namit Malhotra), DNEG, Monster Mind Creations
- Trailer Unveiled
- July 30
- Release
- Part 1 this Diwali; Part 2 on Diwali 2027
- Praise
- Nagarjuna called the trailer 'brilliant' in a Variety India interview
- Title Card
- 'Our Truth. Our History.'