Ramayana teaser: Glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in boat leaked; actor speaks on role

The wait is over, as the time has come when fans are all set to witness the epic saga of Lord Ram, essayed by Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana. The first teaser of the film was dropped last year, and since then, fans have been waiting with bated breath to see the look of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. The first teaser only gave a glimpse and a blink-and-miss appearance of Lord Rama, who is Ranbir's character. The second teaser of the film will be dropped on April 2 on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.

Ranbir Kapoor talks about playing Maryada Purushottam 

However, ahead of India's launch, the makers gave a glimpse of the project at a Los Angeles event and also opened up about it without giving away the whole plot. At the fan event attended by Ranbir Kapoor, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, the team sat down for a Q&A session and answered several questions about the film. During one such interaction, the actor shared his insight into his portrayal of Lord Rama and explained what Maryada Purushottam means.

Speaking about the role, Ranbir Kapoor shared, "Thanks for coming here. This is really a very special moment for me to come with our labour of love and to show it to you all. You guys are actually the absolute first people to ever see this, and we couldn't be happier." Talking about Lord Rama, RK further stated, "Lord Rama has been the conscience keeper of billions of people around the globe for centuries. He enlightens us about the triumph of the human spirit. He stands for compassion, for courage, for righteousness and forgiveness, and is called Maryada Purushottam, which stands for an ideal man."

A fan-made teaser leaked

Although due to the embargo, fans can't see the teaser online, a photo shared on Twitter shows Ranbir Kapoor's character Ram sitting in a boat; his name is called, and he slowly turns.

Netizens weren't happy that the teaser was unveiled in the US, as they were of the view that the makers could have waited for its global launch on April 2. While many are still not happy with Ranbir essaying Ram and Sai Pallavi playing Mata Sita, as there have been instances when she has spoken against India and Hindu mythology.

One such netizen shared, "2 seconds of Ranbir Kapoor as Bhagwan Ram and the theater reaction was epic.."

Another wrote, "Only 2 seconds on screen... and goosebumps everywhere. Imagine the full film ‍ The reaction says it all... This is not just a film, it's an emotion ."

A social media user shared, "There was one moment that truly stayed with me — when Ram is sitting in a boat, his name is called, and he slowly turns. For someone who rarely gets emotional... that moment hit deep. It felt like home. The sound, the frequency, the emotion in that single word — it resonated in a way I can't fully explain. Tears fell down my cheek — whether from joy or a sense of belonging. I just felt it," whereas another post read, "I had the honor of watching a preview of the trailer for Ramayana—releasing April 2, 2026—in Burbank, and I'm still feeling it. What Namit Malhotra is creating, with Nitesh Tiwari bringing this epic to life, is nothing short of breathtaking. The scale, the vision, the energy... all of it felt powerful. Can't wait to experience Part 1 this Diwali 2026. It was also a privilege to witness how humble and grounded Namit Malhotra, Nitesh Tiwari and Ranbir Kapoor were during the Q&A. You can tell RK has truly immersed himself in the story, understanding its depth and meaning. Trailer drops April 2, 2026 3D. IMAX. This is going to be something special."

According to netizens, the runtime is 2 minutes and 38 seconds.