The excitement surrounding Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana reached new heights after Alia Bhatt shared her reaction to the film’s recently unveiled trailer. Based on the ancient Indian epic, the two-part cinematic saga promises to bring the timeless tale of Lord Ram, Sita and Ravana to the big screen on an unprecedented scale. Starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead, the ambitious mythological epic has already generated widespread anticipation with its grand visuals, stellar ensemble cast and powerful storytelling. Alia’s words have only added to the growing excitement as audiences eagerly count down to the film’s Diwali 2026 release. Here’s what the actress had to say.
Alia Bhatt reacts to Ramayana trailer
Alia Bhatt joined the wave of excitement surrounding Ramayana by sharing the film’s newly released trailer on her Instagram Stories. While the actress kept her reaction short, it was enough to grab fans’ attention. She reposted the trailer and accompanied it with a series of sparkling emojis, followed by the words, “DIWALI 2026,” expressing her anticipation for the film’s grand theatrical release.
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Alia Bhatt reacts to Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana trailer
Ramayana trailer
Released on July 30, 2026, at 4:15 AM IST during the auspicious Brahma Muhurta, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana trailer instantly captured the attention of audiences with its breathtaking visuals, larger-than-life scale and mythological grandeur.
The nearly four-minute preview offers a glimpse into the timeless battle between good and evil, introducing as Lord Ram and Yash as the formidable Ravana. Backed by stunning DNEG visual effects and a powerful score by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, the trailer has been widely praised for its cinematic ambition. However, the makers have kept several key moments under wraps, including Sunny Deol’s Hanuman, leaving fans eager to discover more when the film arrives in theatres.
Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana in Ramayana trailer
is envisioned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, with each installment focusing on a distinct chapter of Lord Ram’s journey. The first film chronicles his life in Ayodhya, his marriage to Sita and the events that lead to his 14-year exile, culminating at a pivotal moment that sets the stage for the larger conflict ahead. The second installment will delve into Sita’s abduction by Ravana, Lord Ram’s alliance with Hanuman and the vanara army, and the epic battle in Lanka, bringing one of mythology’s greatest tales to its dramatic conclusion. On the other hand, the film features a global musical collaboration between legendary composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.