This was a brilliant marketing strategy on the makers’ part. Releasing concept art in comic book form before dropping the trailer builds instant hype, grounds the world in a distinct visual identity, and gives the audience a clear taste of what to expect.
The highlights from this unveil reveal key details about the project:
Key Takeaways from the First Look
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Star-Studded Character Design:
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Ranbir Kapoor (Lord Ram): Depicted with his bow and arrow, mirroring the divinity and grace teased in early previews.
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Sai Pallavi (Sita): Featured in two striking avatars—regal in a traditional red saree with gold jewelry, and fierce in a saffron outfit wielding blades.
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Yash (Ravana): Designed as a towering, battle-ready figure clad in royal, dark armor.
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Massive Supporting Ensemble: The comic introduces a wide lineup, including Ravi Dubey (Lakshman), Sunny Deol (Hanuman), Kunal Kapoor (Lord Indra), Faisal Malik (Kumbhakarna), Kajal Aggarwal (Mandodari), Rakul Preet Singh (Surpanakha), Lara Dutta (Kaikeyi), and Anupam Kher (Jatayu).
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World-Building: Beyond the characters, the book dives into detailed architectural concept art for Ayodhya, Mithila, and Lanka, as well as representations of the Hindu trinity—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
What’s Next for Ramayana?
The comic release at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam (Pratham Sankalp event) is just the first step in a massive global campaign.
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San Diego Comic-Con Showcase: Director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, Ranbir Kapoor, and Yash will present an exclusive first look on July 23, 2026 at SDCC.
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Global Trailer Premiere: The official trailer will drop worldwide on July 24, 2026.
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Theatrical Release: Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and scored by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, Ramayana: Part 1 hits theaters on Diwali 2026, with Part 2 following on Diwali 2027.
