What's happening with Ramayana Preview Demand right now

Shri Ramlila Mahasangh demanded a special pre-release screening of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana'.

The group called Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Ram 'weak' and flagged the depiction of Lanka as concerning.

It warned of protests if ignored, citing the failure of 'Adipurush'.

The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is a Rs 4,000-crore two-part epic, and also stars Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, and Yash.

The film is set for release on Diwali 2026.

Shri Ramlila Mahasangh demanded a preview of Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' starring Ranbir Kapoor.

They cited the 'Adipurush' controversy as a reason to screen for inaccuracies.

The group threatened protests if their demands are not met.

Shri Ramlila Mahasangh has sent a letter to Ramayana makers demanding a special preview screening before its theatrical release this Diwali, both in India and overseas.

The letter was written by Arjun Kumar, President of Shri Ramlila Mahasangh, to director Nitesh Tiwari and the production company.

The demand references the controversy over Adipurush (2023), which included objections to the depiction of Lanka in black instead of gold and portrayal of Ravana and his army.

The Mahasangh warns that if the request is not complied with, they and various Hindu organizations will stage protests outside cinema halls in Delhi and other states.

Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release.