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Sunny Deol confirmed his role as Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. The film, announced by Namit Malhotra, will release in two parts in 2026 and 2027.
Sunny Deol CONFIRMS Playing Hanuman In Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayan At Rising Bharat Summit 2025
News18’s Rising Bharat Summit 2025 is being held today, April 8, to celebrate the power of India’s youth as the driving force in the journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047. During the session, Sunny Deol was invited on the stage as a special guest. The Bollywood superstar revealed to us exclusively that he is indeed playing the role of Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial Ramayana. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram.
Sunny Deol told us, “I am working in Ramayan as Hanuman, yes that is true.” When asked if he is religious, Deol answered, “Kon bhagwan mein nhi manta? Hum hai bhagwan k vajh se hai. (Who doesn’t believe in God? We are here because of him).”
Sunny was then asked if he found the role of Hanuman challenging when he was first offered the script. To this, Deol sportingly said, “For actors, we love challenging things because its fun. We have to nail the character and listen to our director. I immerse myself into my character so that people believe in it. I have not started shooting yet but it will be one of the most mega films.”
The highly awaited epic Ramayana is officially on its way! Announced by Namit Malhotra just last month, the grand project will unfold in two parts—Part One is slated for a 2026 release, while Part Two will hit theatres in 2027. The first poster, featuring a striking arrow set against a blazing sky, has already set the tone for what promises to be a visually stunning retelling of the beloved tale.
Casting buzz is in full swing too! As per reports, Sai Pallavi will step into the role of Sita, while Yash has confirmed that he’ll be portraying the mighty Ravana. The film also stars Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. Earlier this year, a leaked image of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in costume from the set sent fans into a frenzy online.
Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious films in Indian cinema history.