Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Ramayana Team Welcomes MrBeast at Ambitious Mumbai Promotion
The team behind the movie Ramayana held a large promotional event in Mumbai.
Actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey attended.
YouTube star MrBeast also appeared at the event during his first visit to India.
Guests watched the movie trailer and another video showing some characters and scenes.
The footage showed Ranbir playing Lord Ram and Lord Parsuram.
Sai Pallavi plays Sita, while Yash plays Ravan.
The event included a Hanuman prayer and a challenge involving Lord Ram's bow.
Many people liked the grand presentation, but journalists were unhappy because the event started very late and they could not ask many questions.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey promoted Ramayana at a Mumbai event.
YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, joined the film team during his first visit to India.
Producer Namit Malhotra said MrBeast is also associated with Angry Birds 3, which he is producing.
The event featured a trailer, additional footage, a Hanuman puja and a Shivdhanush challenge involving Ranbir Kapoor.
The showcase impressed with its scale but drew criticism for long delays and limited access to the cast and filmmakers.
- Who
- The Ramayana cast and filmmakers, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra, joined YouTube creator MrBeast.
- What
- They held a promotional showcase featuring footage from Ramayana, a Hanuman puja and a Shivdhanush challenge.
- When
- The event took place ahead of Ramayana: Part 1, which is scheduled for release this Diwali.
- Where
- DNEG's VFX studio in Aarey Colony, Mumbai.
- Why
- The event promoted Ramayana, a major Diwali release described as a film intended for a global audience.
Spectacle and ambition
Delays and unanswered questions
Presentation of the film
Spectacle and ambition
The trailer and additional footage were described as grand, with sound, visuals and scale that worked especially well on a large screen.
Delays and unanswered questions
The article notes that online debates about the film's visuals continued, and the event did not provide enough opportunity to address those concerns.
Event management
Spectacle and ambition
The arrival of the cast and MrBeast eventually transformed the atmosphere, with the ceremony and challenge creating an enthusiastic response.
Delays and unanswered questions
The event was delayed for hours, communication was limited, and some journalists reportedly left before the main presentation.
Access to the filmmakers
Spectacle and ambition
The event brought together major cast members, the director, producer and an internationally known guest.
Delays and unanswered questions
There was no opportunity to ask MrBeast about Ramayana, Sai Pallavi about playing Sita, or Nitesh Tiwari about adapting the revered epic.
- Film
- Ramayana: Part 1
- Release timing
- This Diwali
- Event location
- DNEG studio, Aarey Colony, Mumbai
- Cast present
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey
- Special guest
- Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast
- Featured footage
- Ranbir Kapoor is shown playing Lord Ram and Lord Parsuram; Yash plays Ravan
- Event elements
- Trailer screening, Hanuman puja and Shivdhanush challenge