Ranbir Kapoor has won hearts once again, this time by making a special effort to connect with his Telugu-speaking fans in Hyderabad. At a pre-release event for his upcoming film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, the actor surprised the audience by delivering part of his speech in Telugu, earning loud cheers and applause.
Ranbir, who will portray Lord Rama in director Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of the Indian epic, attended the event ahead of the film’s theatrical release in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The film will be distributed in the region by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations.
The actor’s attempt to address the audience in their language became one of the highlights of the event. His co-star Sai Pallavi, who plays Goddess Sita, watched with a smile as he spoke to the crowd.
Ranbir Kapoor thanks Telugu fans for their love
Ranbir began his address in English, thanking Telugu-speaking fans for accepting him and supporting his work. He promised that he would continue working hard to give audiences a memorable experience on the big screen.
“To all my Telugu-speaking friends, all my brothers and sisters from all over the world. I want to thank you for accepting me and my work. I will promise that I will always work hard so that I can give you all some cinematic experience on the big screen,” he said.
He then switched to Telugu, expressing how special Hyderabad was to him and how much he valued the affection he had received from the audience.
“Hyderabad ku raavadam naaku epudu pratyekame. Mee prema, abhimaanam naaku chala villuvenavi,” Ranbir said, conveying that coming to Hyderabad was always special and that the audience’s love and affection meant a great deal to him.
Keeping the moment light-hearted, he added, “I hope I have not said anything wrong.”
His playful remark brought an additional dose of warmth to the moment, while the audience responded enthusiastically to his effort. Rather than simply delivering a promotional speech, Ranbir made an attempt to connect with fans in a language close to their hearts.
Ranbir says Ramayana is more than just a film
During his address, Ranbir also spoke about the timeless appeal of Ramayana and the values that have allowed the epic to remain meaningful across generations.
“Jai Shri Ram! Greetings to everyone. Some stories do not need to be told because they live on with us. Ramayana is one such story,” he said.
Describing the epic as a journey that teaches important lessons about relationships and character, the actor spoke about its messages of being a good son, a loving husband, a responsible father and a true friend.
Ranbir also expressed his belief that audiences would experience something special when they watched the film in theatres. He said the story could inspire goodness in people and hoped the cinematic adaptation would leave a lasting impression on viewers.
For the actor, playing Lord Rama is a significant responsibility, given the cultural and spiritual importance of the character. His comments at the Hyderabad event reflected his desire to approach the film with sincerity and respect for the story.
Ranbir Kapoor praises Sai Pallavi and Yash
Ranbir also spoke warmly about his co-stars and the experience of working on the film. He praised Sai Pallavi, saying that whenever he saw her on set, he felt as though he was looking at Goddess Sita herself.
He said he could not imagine anyone else playing the character, expressing his admiration for her performance and presence.
Ranbir also had words of appreciation for Yash, who plays Ravana. Calling him a wonderful family man, Ranbir praised the actor’s dedication and the effort he had put into becoming part of the ambitious project. He said he had rarely seen anyone work as hard as Yash.
The actor also acknowledged producer Namit Malhotra for bringing the project to life with an extraordinary vision and thanked director Nitesh Tiwari for making him part of the film.
Ranbir’s remarks highlighted the scale of the project and the close collaboration among its cast and creative team.
Dil Raju to distribute Ramayana in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
The Hyderabad event was organised to build excitement ahead of the film’s theatrical release in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations will handle its distribution in the region.
Ranbir expressed gratitude to Dil Raju for supporting films across different languages and said he hoped to work with him on more projects in the future. He also thanked Telugu audiences for welcoming him with so much affection and promised that the team would aim to deliver a grand cinematic experience.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Planned as a two-part epic, the film is set for a worldwide release in IMAX.
The first instalment is scheduled to arrive in theatres on November 5, 2026, around Diwali, while the second part is expected to release during Diwali 2027.
With Ranbir playing Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, the film brings together a high-profile cast for one of Indian mythology’s most widely known stories. Ranbir’s heartfelt Telugu address has added another talking point to the film’s promotional campaign, with fans now eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience Ramayana on the big screen.
He ended his speech by thanking the audience once again and inviting everyone to watch the film in theatres, signing off with “Jai Shri Ram!”
