The first trailer of Nitesh Tiwari‘s’Ramayana‘, protagonist Ranbir Kapoor lead, debuted at a special screening in Burbank, Los Angeles on Monday and fans can’t stop raving about it. The hype surrounding the film has reached new heights as initial reviews, videos and photos of the event have flooded social media sites. At the special event, viewers were treated to a teaser of the first look titled ‘Rama’, as fans at home in India will have to wait till April 2 to enjoy the show.
Ranbir Kapoor, Nitesh Tiwari attend ‘Ramayana’ event
The performance, in an IMAX theater, was praised by the audience and the host as he took the stage, saying, “That was one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen!”Apart from launching the teaser, he also got on board with director Ranbir Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for a Q&A where they spoke candidly about the film, the making of it and more. Videos from the event show Kapoor interacting with the audience, expressing his gratitude while reflecting on the significance of the moment. “Thank you for coming here,” Ranbir began and continued, “It’s a very special moment for me to come with our film and labor of love and show it to all of you. You are the first people to see this.”
Viewers get first look at ‘Ramayana’ – ‘Rama’
During a quiz show, Kapoor answered a question with “Jai Siya Ram,” meaning “Victory of Sita and Rama,” an audience member remarked. After the event, Ranbir was seen interacting warmly with the participants. In an interaction, one viewer told the actor, “We’re proud of you,” while others praised the clip, with one saying, “It was so cute.” An attendee later shared his experience in a detailed post on social media, writing, “Ranbir Kapoor…what a moment. When I greeted him during the Q&A and asked him a question, he responded with ‘Jai Siya Ram’ – a beautiful and respectful connection with the audience. You could tell he was really immersed in the story, understanding its depth and meaning.”
‘Ramayana’ has seen an initial overhaul
A fan also offered an emotional reaction to the teaser writing in a specific post, “It was an honor to watch the trailer preview of RAMAYANA: Ramayana — released on April 2, 2026 — in Burbank, and I’m still feeling it,” he wrote, adding, “Namit Malhotra creating, Nitesh Tiwari breathing the short scale of life. The energy… everything felt powerful.” Describing a specific moment in the teaser, the attendee added, “One moment that really stuck with me – when Ram is sitting on a boat, and it slowly turns, the sound, the frequency, the emotion in that one word – resonated in a way I couldn’t.The post also praised the filmmaker and producer’s “humble and grounded” demeanor during the interaction. It read, “Can’t wait to experience part 1 this Diwali 2026.”
‘Ramayana’ release date
The event in Los Angeles is part of the wider world of the group’s ‘Ramayana’ work. Diwali 2026 is said to be just the first of several other events that will unfold in the months leading up to the film’s release.
