SS Rajamouli has shared his support for Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film. Ramayana. The filmmaker shared the new trailer of the film on X and said that the story was what Indian storytellers want to tell when they grow up.
Taking to the platform, SS Rajamouli wrote, “#Ramayana There is a story that every Indian storyteller grows up wanting to tell. It’s a joy to see @niteshtiwari22 and @malhotra_namit bring it to the screen on such a grand scale. Each actor brings these timeless characters to life with depth.
“Looking forward to November 5. All the best to the entire team,” he added.
#Ramayana is a story that every Indian storyteller grows up wanting to tell. It’s a joy to see @niteshtiwari22 and @malhotra_namit bring it to the screen on such a grand scale. Each actor brings these timeless characters to life with depth. Looking forward to November 5th. All the best to the entire team. https://t.co/zRAQ54SfJm
— Rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) October 17, 2026
The filmmaker’s message comes as the makers present a fresh take on the much-awaited film, which brings together a large cast to tell the story of Lord Rama. The film is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the epic, with Nitesh Tiwari directing and Namit Malhotra backing the project.
Ranbir Kapoor plays the role of Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi plays the role of Sita and Yash appears as Ravana. The cast also includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpankha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi and Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari.
The first installment of Ramayana Scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5 this year, the second installment is planned for Diwali 2027. The films are set to release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
SS Rajamouli’s next film is Varanasi
Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli is gearing up for his ambitious project, VaranasiStarring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran In the main roles.
The film marks Priyanka’s return to Indian cinema after seven years. Her last Indian film was The Sky is Pink, which released in 2019.
Varanasi It is expected to visit various time frames and locations around the world, including Africa and Antarctica. The project has garnered attention since its announcement and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.