Sunny Deol's standalone movie on Lord Hanuman to focus on Sundar Kand: Reports

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol and Yash in pivotal roles is undeniably the much-awaited flick. After the makers announced the release dates of the two-part movie, excitement has elevated among all and fans can't wait to see the cinematic spectacle, an adaptation of the Indian epic. Earlier, reports surfaced that Tiwari has locked the plan of making the trilogy with Sunny Deol's Lord Hanuman character having a standalone part. As per the recent buzz, the standalone part will focus on Sundar Kand.

According to the recent buzz, in the standalone movie, Sunny Deol will essay the role of Lord Hanuman and it will bring the divine glory of Sundar Kand onscreen.

The Ramayana and Sundar Kand 

Notably, the epic poem by Maharishi Valmiki contains over 24000 couplets. The Ramayana has 500 chapters (Sargas) and 7 books (Kandas). The Bala kanda, Ayodhya kanda, Aranya Kand, Kiskindha Kand, Sundar Kand, Yuddha Kand and Uttara Kand.

Sundar Kand (Sundara Kanda) is the only chapter of the Ramayana in which the principal protagonist is not Lord Ram but Lord Hanuman. Sundar Kand is about the journey of Lord Hanuman to Lanka and the work depicts his adventures, his selflessness, strength and devotion. Moreover, Sundar Kand is regarded as the heart of Ramayana's Valmiki.

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Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana chronology

Furthermore, the buzz also suggests that Ramayana Part 1, scheduled for theatrical release on Diwali 2026, will focus on Bal Kand, Ayodhya Kand and Aranya Kand. Meanwhile, Ramayana Part 2, scheduled for Diwali 2027 release, will explore Kiskindha Kand and Yuddha Kand.

If the buzz is anything to go by, the standalone movie in Sunny Deol may be released sometime between Ramayana Part 1 and Part 2. Of course, all three parts will be interconnected and the first two parts will have a cue for the following chapters.

However, fans need to wait for an official announcement from the makers.

Meanwhile, after Yash, Ranbir and Sunny's confirmations, the excitement level among moviegoers has elevated. Even fans have pinned high hopes on Nitesh Tiwari after getting disheartened with Prabhas' Adipurush, helmed by Om Raut.

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