EXCLUSIVE: Yash to start Ramayana in December 2024; Sunny Deol takes charge as Hanuman from Summer 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Yash to start Ramayana in December 2024; Sunny Deol takes charge as Hanuman from Summer 2025

As a die-hard fan of Indian cinema, I must say that the upcoming film, Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is undoubtedly the most exciting project that has ever been announced. The casting alone is enough to send shivers down any movie enthusiast’s spine – Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Sai Pallavi adding her enchanting charm to the mix!


The much-anticipated film adaptation of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is creating quite a buzz in Indian Cinema. A remarkable casting decision was made when producers gathered Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Sai Pallavi for this timeless story that champions good over evil. Production began in March 2024, and our sources report that Ranbir Kapoor has nearly finished his work on Ramayana: Part One, having dedicated a significant amount of time to Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra as they portray Lord Ram. A source disclosed that the team was able to complete filming ahead of schedule due to Ranbir’s dedication and the professionalism of both directors.

After wrapping up Ramayana: Part One, Ranbir is geared up to commence filming for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming movie titled Love & War, starting from the first week of October. We’ve learned that Nitesh Tiwari and DNEG are currently working on a promotional video for the film, set to be released shortly. Notably, the director has already planned the shooting schedule for Ramayana: Part One through July 2025. According to our exclusive source, Yash, who portrays Ravana in the epic, will begin shooting from December 2024.

Yash has recently completed multiple auditions for his role in Ramayana and plans to begin filming in December 2024. Following the completion of a significant part of his upcoming project, Toxic directed by Geethu Mohandas, he is eager to delve into one of the intricate characters from the epic Ramayana, according to our source.

After wrapping up his work on “Border 2” by mid-2025, Sunny Deol will step in as Lord Hanuman. Similar to Ranbir, Sunny Deol has dedicated a significant amount of time to Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra for filming his scenes in the Ramayana series. During this period, both Yash and Sunny Deol’s scenes will be captured along with Ranbir Kapoor by the production team.

The production of visual effects for Ramayana: Part One is currently bustling with activity on the pre-shot scenes, while the entire cast shoot is projected to finish by August 2025. The team is optimistic about releasing this epic in 2026, and they are putting their heart into creating a movie that showcases India on the global stage. This is an incredible effort from the Ramayana team for the audience, as the source concludes.

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2024-09-10 11:25