Nitesh Tiwari casts Amit Sial as Sugriv in Ranbir Kapoor's ‘Ramayana': Report
Nitesh Tiwari's adaptation of the '
Ramayana
' is generating significant excitement as one of the most anticipated projects. The film's impressive cast continues to attract attention, with the latest news revealing that
Amit Sial
will join
Ranbir Kapoor
in the film, portraying Sugriv. In Hindu mythology, Sugriv is known as Bali's younger brother and played a crucial role in assisting Lord Rama to rescue Sita from the demon king Ravana.
Amit Sial's role and preparation
According to Hindustan Times, Amit has shot a few portions of the film and he will be seen playing a Hindu epic mythological character Sugriv. The actor and the director, Nitesh, will be working on his appearance to have authenticity to his narrative. Amit is nearly at the completion of his part in the first edition of the film.
First look and global launch of 'Ramayana'
The makers have revealed the first glimpse of the highly awaited cinematic adaptation of the epic, starring Ranbir Kapoor. On July 3, 2025, they released the initial looks of Ranbir,
Sai Pallavi
, and Yash. This marked the global debut of 'Ramayana: The Introduction', launching the legendary conflict between Rama and Ravana.
Star-studded cast and production details
Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film features a stellar lineup including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi portraying Sita, Yash as Ravana,
Sunny Deol
taking on Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Produced by Madhu Mantena and Allu Aravind, Ramayana is set to become one of the most ambitious ventures in Indian filmmaking.
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