The first trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has finally been revealed, giving viewers their first detailed look Ranbir Kapoor Starring as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. While the film’s visuals and scale generated a huge response, one glaring absence has become a major talking point among fans sonny delhe was chosen as Lord Hanuman. Soon after the trailer was released, social media users started asking why the veteran actor was not found in the promotional video.
Why Lord Hanuman is not in the trailer
While the makers are yet to officially explain Sunny Deol’s absence, the epic’s storyline offers a possible answer. According to the Valmiki Ramayana, Lord Hanuman enters the narrative after Sita Haran, when he meets Lord Rama and Lakshmana near Mount Rishamuka while they are searching for Sita.There are reports that Ramayana: Part One may end around the Sitaharan incident. If that turns out to be the case, Hanuman’s role will naturally become more prominent in the second installment rather than the first. However, the makers are yet to officially confirm the ending of the first part.At the film’s recent trailer launch, Sunny Deol briefly spoke about his experience joining the ambitious project. The actor said he only recently started filming the film. His statement further strengthens speculations that the main part of Lord Hanuman is likely to be reserved for Ramayana: Part 2.
Celebrity Compliments Trailer
While fans debated Hanuman’s absence, several celebrities reacted enthusiastically to the trailer. Bhumi Pednekar was the first to respond, posting the trailer on her Instagram Stories and writing: “This is awesome. Really looking forward to watching this. Ramayana is going to be a global spectacle.”Actor Naveen Polishetty, who has worked with director Nitesh Tiwari in ‘Chhichhore’, also praised the filmmaker, commenting, “Epic work. The journey of this film has been amazing. Big respect to @niteshtiwari22 sir.” The trailer also received appreciation from several other members of the film fraternity, including Karan Johar.
Ramayana and Sunny Deol’s next film plans announced
Sunny Deol’s next project is “Batwara 1947” directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, which is expected to be released in theaters on August 14, 2026.“Ramayana” is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey and others Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoiand others who played key roles. The epic film is planned to be divided into two parts, the first part will be released during Diwali 2026 and the second part is planned to be released during Diwali 2027.