Ramayana first look: Ranbir Kapoor introduced as 'protector' Lord Rama

The buzz around Namit Malhotra’s cinematic epic, Ramayana – Our Truth, Our History, reached a new level with the official unveiling of Maryada Purushottam Lord Rama.

In a massive pan-India event, Ranbir Kapoor was officially introduced as Lord Rama, giving the audience their first look at the scale of this production.

This two-and-a-half-minute glimpse offers the key points from Lord Rama’s journey, and Ranbir Kapoor looks absolutely incredible. He has this royal, calm energy that just fits the role. The first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama has set social media ablaze.

The best thing about Rama's introduction is how much originality it shows from Hindu mythology. Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has put a lot of thought into making sure everything feels authentic to the history. Following the big reveal, excitement for the movie has reached an all-time high. The teaser has further hyped the craze, sparking a nationwide demand for more updates, especially a glimpse into the epic battle between Rama and Ravana.

All eyes are now on the first looks of Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. Their respective portrayals are currently the most talked-about mysteries of this production.

Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Namit Malhotra's Ramayana

Social media is buzzing with praises for producer Namit Malhotra and filmmaker Nitish Tiwari for bringing the sacred history to the big screen. Ever since the announcement, the excitement surrounding Ramayana has been off the charts.

The upcoming film Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and has a reported combined budget of approximately Rs 4,000 crore ($500 million) for both parts, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever produced, featuring heavy VFX and a star-studded cast. Produced by Namit Malhotra under the banner Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the movie stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana.

The film also marks the first collaboration between Oscar-winning music legends Hans Zimmer and A R Rahman, with action choreographed by Terry Notary (Avengers, Planet of the Apes) and Guy Norris (Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa).