An alleged clip from the unreleased trailer of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, has surfaced online, triggering outrage among fans and renewed discussion around the much-anticipated mythological epic.
Viral video, shared on the social media site X, is said to be Ranbir Kapoor’s fight scene with the demon. The source of this leaked video has been attributed by some users to the material shown at a recently held CinemaCon screening.
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But till date, there has been no confirmation of the authenticity of the leaked video by either the Ramayana filmmakers or the producers.
Fans angry with alleged leak
Almost immediately upon the leak of the video, fans of Ranbir Kapoor and the movie criticized the leak with many demanding stern actions against the guilty party.
According to several social media users, leaking videos of movies like these would only demoralize the cast and crew of the movie and take away from the theater experience.
Till Wednesday afternoon, the director of the movie Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra had not made any official comment on the leaked video.
Ramayana teaser previously drew mixed reactions
The controversy comes months after the makers unveiled the first glimpse of Ramayana on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti earlier this year.
The teaser introduced Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram and marked the beginning of the film’s promotional campaign. While many viewers praised the ambition and scale of the project, some sections of the audience criticised aspects of the visual effects.
Following the mixed reactions, producer Namit Malhotra had acknowledged audience feedback, stating that the team remained committed to presenting the epic with authenticity and respect.
“We’re listening closely, working diligently, and pouring every effort possible into honouring it with the reverence it holds,” Malhotra had said in a statement following the teaser release.
Who stars in Ramayana?
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features a star-studded cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita.
Yash, the star of Kannada cinema, will be seen as Ravana, while Hanuman will be played by Sunny Deol, and Lakshman will be portrayed by Ravie Dubey.
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Other members of the cast are Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, besides Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha and Indira Krishnan.
Part one of Ramayana is set to hit the screens during Diwali 2026, while the second part will be released in 2027 Diwali.
Upto the time any clarification is not issued by the makers, it cannot be verified whether the leak of the video is authentic or not.
FAQs
Q1. Has the trailer of Ramayana been leaked?
As of now, no official confirmation has been made about the authenticity of the viral video clip.
Q2. Who plays Lord Ram and Ravana in Ramayana?
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram, while Yash essays the role of Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation.
