With Nitesh Tiwari’s grand cinematic project Ramayana Part I locked for a major Diwali release on November 5, 2026—succession to Part II having already been announced for late 2027—lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash have been busy touring for promotions, where a conversation about what symbolizes a “diya” or guiding light in their lives during the festive spirit of Lord Ram’s homecoming inspired Ranbir to lovingly name his daughter Raha Kapoor, noting that it marks her fourth Diwali and precedes her birthday on November 6, filling his heart with hopes for her positive and blessed future. Adding to the sentiments, co-star Sai Pallavi spoke about feeling deeply overwhelmed by the public’s warm reception, choosing to use the platform to honor the invisible pillars of the project—the assistant directors, costume crew, and countless other technicians—by sending them immense love, blessings, and recognition for their relentless hard work before audiences officially meet them. Directed under the production banner of Namit Malhotra, Ramayana hits theaters on November 5 with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi essaying Sita, Sunny Deol portraying Hanuman, and Yash taking on the role of Ravana, complemented by a powerful supporting cast that includes Ravie Dubey, Arun Govil (Dasharatha), Lara Dutta (Kaikeyi), Indira Krishnan (Kaushalya), Sonal Jha (Sumitra), Adinath Kothare (Bharata), Kajal Aggarwal (Mandodari), and Rakul Preet Singh (Shurpanakha).
Ahead of ‘Ramayana’ Release, Ranbir Kapoor Opens Up on How Raha Makes This Festive Season Uniquely Special
