Ramayana trailer sparks debate over Raavan portrayal

Director Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' trailer was released at 4:15 AM on July 30 during Brahma Muhurtam.

Ranbir Kapoor plays Shri Ram, Yash plays Raavan, and Sai Pallavi plays Sita; Yash also co-produces.

The 4-minute 10-second trailer introduces Raavan first, showing him as a powerful 'roaring demon king'.

Background music is by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer; Sony Pictures holds worldwide distribution.

'Ramayana: Part-1' is set for a Diwali release on November 5, 2026.