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Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari’s grand vision, Ramayana, is fast emerging as one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made. Ramayana: Part 1 is slated for a Diwali 2026 release, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027. The anticipation surrounding this cinematic adaptation of the timeless Indian epic is immense, with fans eagerly awaiting every update.
Recently, actor Chetan Hansraj, who portrays Yash’s character Ravana’s maternal grandfather ‘Sumali,’ disclosed where the film’s narrative kicks off.
Chetan Hansraj Reveals the Opening Scene
In an interaction with Minutes of Masala, Chetan Hansraj confirmed his role in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly awaited Ramayana, which stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, among others. Playing Sumali, the maternal grandfather of Ravana, Chetan revealed that the movie’s story begins with his character—serving as the opening chapter to what he calls one of the most extraordinary cinematic journeys of his career.
Portraying 'Sumali' in the Ramayana Universe
Chetan said, "I just finished shooting for Ramayana, the one with Ranbir and Yash. It's one of the best things I’ve done in my life. The scale, the shoot, the Hollywood crew, absolute legends. It was unbelievable."
Emphasizing the importance of Sumali in the plot, Chetan described his role as “very crucial” to the film’s introduction. The story opens with his character’s arc, laying the groundwork for the unfolding epic. While avoiding spoilers, he hinted at the film’s breathtaking scale, noting that even seasoned Hollywood technicians were left in awe.
Chetan added, "I’m playing Ravana’s nana in the film. It’s a very crucial role… It starts with him. It’s one of the best shoots I’ve ever done in my life. I can’t say more, but it is by far the best shoot I’ve ever done…I’ve never seen anything like this. Even the people who had come from Hollywood were like, ‘Boss, this is something else'."
