‘Ramayana Part 1’, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash in lead roles, is scheduled to arrive in two parts during the Diwali seasons of 2026 and 2027. The makers marked Ganesh Chaturthi with the release of the epic devotional song ‘Jai Jai Ram’, performed by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. According to a report by Pinkvilla, Arijit Singh reportedly recorded nearly 200 takes for the track, immersing himself completely in its devotional emotion.
Arijit Singh’s 200 takes for ‘Jai Jai Ram’
According to Pinkvilla, Arijit Singh was deeply immersed in the devotional emotion of ‘Jai Jai Ram’ while recording the song, resulting in nearly 200 takes. The singer reportedly continued exploring the emotion through each take and became so absorbed in the process that he did not want the recording session to end. As he continued recording, he eventually moved beyond the technical aspects of the process and surrendered completely to the emotion of the song.
Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal’s ‘Jai Jai Ram’
Composed by AR Rahman and written by Dr. Kumar Vishwas, ‘Jai Jai Ram’ features the voices of Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. The devotional track offered audiences an early glimpse into the world of ‘Ramayana’, with the song’s visuals showcasing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. The song’s release during Ganesh Chaturthi further added to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming epic, which has been one of the most closely watched Indian film projects in recent years.
About ‘Ramayana’
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, ‘Ramayana’ is a two-part adaptation of the classic Hindu epic. The first part is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 6, 2026, while the second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027. Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Rama, with Sai Pallavi playing Goddess Sita. Yash essays the role of King Ravana, while Sunny Deol portrays Hanuman and Ravi Dubey plays Lakshmana. The ensemble cast also includes Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh and Vivek Oberoi in significant roles.With its large-scale production, extensive ensemble and high-profile technical team, ‘Ramayana’ has emerged as one of the most anticipated Indian films ahead of its first instalment.
What’s next for Ranbir Kapoor?
Apart from ‘Ramayana’, Ranbir Kapoor has Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ in the pipeline. The period drama also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in co-lead roles, with filming recently completed.‘Love & War’ is currently scheduled to release in theatres on January 21, 2027, placing Ranbir Kapoor at the centre of two major theatrical releases within a relatively short period.