Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of 2026. Ever since the first glimpse was revealed in 2025, anticipation around the project has continued to build, with fans keenly waiting for fresh updates.
Adding to the excitement, a digital creator has now released a set of AI-generated visuals that reimagine the classic anime Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol, mirroring the cast of Tiwari’s upcoming adaptation.
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The AI visuals were shared on Instagram by a user called Digital Dreamer, who recreated several memorable moments from the animated Ramayana using the cast of Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film.
The images feature Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman soaring across the ocean, Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama shown in multiple scenes; standing beside a young boy with an arrow, charging into battle with a sword, and snapping Lord Shiva’s Pinaka to win Sita’s hand. Another striking set of visuals portrays Yash as Ravana abducting Sai Pallavi’s Sita and carrying her away to Lanka.
Take a look at these images:
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Released in 1993, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is a Japanese-Indian animated feature co-produced by the two countries and directed by Yugo Sako, Koichi Sasaki and Ram Mohan. Adapted from the Indian epic Ramayana, the film was produced in both English and Hindi.
With an exceptional IMDb rating of 9.2/10, among the highest scores for an Indian film, it remains deeply cherished by audiences and is frequently hailed as one of the most accomplished retellings of the epic.
About Nitesh Tiwari’s RamayanaSupported by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, the ambitious two-part spectacle is being made on a staggering budget of ₹4,000 crore. Designed as a grand cinematic event, the film brings together a powerhouse cast, global collaborators and state-of-the-art technology.
Ranbir Kapoor headlines the epic as Lord Rama, with Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Sunny Deol portraying Lord Hanuman and Yash stepping into the role of Ravana. The first instalment is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release, followed by the second chapter on Diwali 2027.
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