sonny del Revealed to play Hanuman Nitesh TiwariRamayana comes with a huge sense of responsibility. Speaking at a promotional event for the film at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on July 18, the actor said that he has only completed a small part of the work so far and there is still a long road ahead. The event in Delhi marks an important moment in promoting the two-part epic. The film is shot in IMAX, with the first chapter expected to be released in 2026 and the finale in 2027.
Sunny Deol says he still has a long way to go
The actor told everyone that he had just started shooting Ramayana and there was still a lot of work to do before he could truly understand the character. “To be honest, I’ve only done a little bit of work on the movie so far. I still have a long way to go,” he said. For Sonny, the film’s sheer scale was only part of the challenge. Ramayana means so much to Indians, he said, which makes playing one of India’s most popular characters a bigger responsibility than a regular film role. He also thanked the makers for choosing him to play the role, saying, “I am grateful for the opportunity to play Hanumanji. I will try my best to portray him in the right way.”Del makes it clear that the role is no simple one. He points out that Hanuman cannot be defined by physical strength alone. The character embodies seemingly contradictory qualities: great strength balanced by humility, bravery balanced by innocence, strength balanced by deep devotion. “Playing Hanumanji is not easy,” Sunny said. “But I knew I would really enjoy it. He’s playful, innocent and powerful. He is loved by all and most importantly, he is a devotee of Lord Ram. “
Sunny Deol seeks blessings from viewers
The actor also admitted that public speaking does not come easily to him. When he finished speaking about Hanuman, he admitted that facing such a large crowd made him a little uneasy. Even so, he took the opportunity to ask the crowd to support the team. “We need all of your blessings as we take on such a huge project,” he said. Sunny also expressed confidence that Ramayana will connect with audiences across the country. “I have no doubt that every Indian will watch it,” he added.
Sunny Deol’s co-star in Ramayana
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film brings together Ranbir Kapoor Playing Ram Sai Pallavi Sita plays Ravana, Yash plays Ravana and Sunny plays Hanuman.