Ahead of its release on November 5, 2026, Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayan’ starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash premiered in Los Angeles on October 27, 2026. A red carpet video of Sai talking about the film has since gone viral, with one of his comments about Raavan gaining particular attention on social media.
Sai Pallavi on ‘Ramayana’ and its VFX
Speaking to the media on the red carpet, Sai described the film as a perfect introduction for audiences who want to explore Indian culture and epics, saying it is the best rendition of Ramayana to date. He also said that the team behind the project has done a great job with the VFX along with top technicians.The actress further added, ‘At the same time, as a scripture, I think, if you are a believer, and you will see, try to introspect, and see what good and bad exists inside you, and you learn to correct yourself with time. Because Ravana is not all bad. And it is important that we recognize the Ravana within us and make changes with time.”
Netizens react to Sai Pallavi’s Ravana comment
Netizens have reacted differently to Sai’s ‘Ravana is not bad at all’ comment. “A woman praising her kidnapper,” one user tweeted. Another A third tweeted: “People want controversy about everything. She clearly compares Ravana to our inner demon that everyone has and that we must overcome.
Following the LA premiere, moviegoers have been posting their reviews online, and the response to ‘Ramayana’ has been largely positive.
Cast and release information of ‘Ramayana’
‘Ramayan’ brings together a star-studded cast, including Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan and Lara Dutta. Its first part will release in theaters worldwide on November 5, 2026, while the second part is expected to arrive around Diwali 2027. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.