Ramayana: Sunny Deol wraps shooting as Lord Hanuman for Part One- Reports

Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious cinematic projects in Indian film history, and the spotlight is firmly on Sunny Deol, who steps into the divine role of Lord Hanuman. His casting has ignited massive curiosity among audiences, as fans eagerly anticipate how his persona will blend with the strength, devotion, and larger-than-life spirit of Hanuman in this epic retelling. According to the latest reports, Deol has completed filming his portions for the first installment of the magnum opus.

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According to an exclusive report by the Times of India, Sunny Deol recently wrapped up his shooting schedule for Part One. A source revealed to the news portal that Deol wrapped up his portions for part one sometime back.

While his screen time in the opening chapter is said to be brief- about 15 minutes- his role will expand significantly in Part Two, where Hanuman becomes central to the battle against Ravana. With his unmatched intensity, Deol is expected to bring gravitas to the role, embodying the devotion and power that define Hanuman.

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Ramayana brings together a spectacular ensemble cast. The cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as the Demon King Ravana. Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen in pivotal roles. Meanwhile, reports suggest Amitabh Bachchan will lend his voice for Jatayu.

Featuring a powerhouse cast with music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, Ramayana is designed as a global cultural event, with Part One scheduled for Diwali 2026 and Part Two for Diwali 2027.

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Producer Namit Malhotra recently revealed that the combined cost of the two-part epic will surpass Rs 4,000 crore (around USD 500 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever made. He emphasized that the film is entirely self-funded, with the vision to match the scale of global Hollywood epics while still being cost-efficient by international standards.