# India’s LOTR Moment: Ranbir Kapoor Says Ramayana Will Be Over 6 Hours of Pure Epic Cinema

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ranbir-kapoor-says-ramayana-will-be/  
Published: 2026-04-04  
Updated: 2026-04-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Bollywood just dropped a bombshell, and fans are still processing it. Ranbir Kapoor has confirmed that the much-awaited *Ramayana* film — one of the most ambitious productions in Indian cinema history — will clock in at over **six hours of total runtime** across its two-part release. And if that doesn’t excite you, Ranbir himself compared it to *The Lord of the Rings*.

## What Ranbir Kapoor Said?

At the teaser launch event held in Los Angeles, Ranbir told Collider: *“It’s nothing less than The Lord of the Rings. It’s our greatest epic spectacle coming from our country. We have six hours of epic visuals, epic action sequences, and emotions.”*

That’s a huge statement — and a well-earned one, given the scale of what’s being put together.

## Ranbir Kapoor Playing Dual Roles

Here’s a detail most people missed. Ranbir confirmed he won’t just be playing Lord Rama — he’ll also portray **Lord Parshurama**, an earlier avatar of Lord Vishnu.

> *“Just getting the opportunity to play Lord Rama, and also to play Lord Parshurama, was fantastic.”*
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> ![Ranbir Kapoor](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rramnama-1024x683.avif)

## Ramayana: Key Details at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Producer | Namit Malhotra |
| Ranbir Kapoor | Lord Rama & Lord Parshurama |
| Sai Pallavi | Goddess Sita |
| Yash | King Ravana |
| Sunny Deol | Lord Hanuman |
| Music | AR Rahman & Hans Zimmer |
| Part 1 Release | Diwali 2026 |
| Part 2 Release | Diwali 2027 |
| Total Runtime | 6+ Hours (across both parts) |

## Why the LOTR Comparison Makes Sense

[The Lord of the Rings trilogy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_film_trilogy) by Peter Jackson remains the gold standard for epic fantasy filmmaking — three films, over 9 hours combined, and multiple Academy Awards. For Ranbir to invoke that name signals that *Ramayana* is being crafted with a similar level of cinematic ambition and world-building.

With Hollywood legend **Hans Zimmer** joining forces with **AR Rahman** for the score, the production is clearly aiming for global scale. If you love big Bollywood action spectacles, check out our coverage of [Dhurandhar: The Revenge](https://technosports.co.in) — another 2026 blockbuster making waves.

## What’s Next for Ranbir?

Beyond *Ramayana*, Ranbir Kapoor is also part of **Love and War**, a period drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, co-starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. It’s shaping up to be an incredible run for one of Bollywood’s finest. For more Bollywood and entertainment news, stay tuned to [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: How long will the Ramayana film be?**

 Ranbir Kapoor confirmed the two-part film will have over six hours of content in total, split across Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027 releases.

### **Q: Who is playing Ravana in the Ramayana movie?**

South superstar Yash has been cast as the iconic villain King Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s *Ramayana*.