# Ramayana film production and promotion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ramayana-film-production-and-promotion
> Updated: 2026-09-26T05:29:53.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

The upcoming two-part epic film ‘Ramayana’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has been the subject of both social media controversy and high-profile promotional activity.

In mid-September, an old video from 2023 resurfaced showing actor Ranbir Kapoor declining religious prasad during a Ganpati puja, citing his diet. This led to criticism from some social media users who linked his refusal to his upcoming role as Lord Ram, though others defended the actor’s personal choice.

Promotional efforts intensified in Mumbai on September 26, but the event faced significant disruption. A scheduled 1:30 pm start was delayed by four to five hours, reportedly because international content creator MrBeast missed a private flight. Frustration grew among journalists due to a lack of official updates and a perceived dismissive attitude from the PR crew.

Tensions escalated when Ranbir Kapoor allegedly remarked, ‘Aap logon ko jana hai toh chale jao’ (If you people want to leave, you can leave) following reports of a media walkout. As a result, the planned one-hour press session was reduced to only ten minutes. Despite the friction, the event included Kapoor interacting with MrBeast and lifting a replica of the Shiv Dhanush. The film, produced by Namit Malhotra and starring Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, is expected to release its first installment around Diwali in November 2026.

## Claims

- American YouTuber MrBeast attended a promotional event in Mumbai for the film Ramayana. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ranbir Kapoor stated that the Ramayana and Shri Ram are deeply etched in the subconscious mind. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ranbir Kapoor described Lord Rama as Maryada Purushottam, meaning the ideal man. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ranbir Kapoor prompted MrBeast to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ during the event. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The film Ramayana is planned as a two-part franchise. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The first part of the film is expected to be released on November 9. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The second part of the franchise is scheduled for a 2027 release. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Several media representatives boycotted the event due to a multi-hour delay. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Ramayana promotional event in Mumbai faces media walkout

A promotional event for the film ‘Ramayana’ in Mumbai faced a media walkout following a five-hour delay caused by MrBeast’s missed flight and perceived mismanagement by the production team.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mrbeast-joins-ramayana-film-promotion-in-mumbai-with-ranbir-kapoor

### 2026-09-17: Ranbir Kapoor faces social media backlash over resurfaced video

An old 2023 video of actor Ranbir Kapoor declining Ganpati prasad due to his diet has resurfaced, sparking social media debate amid his upcoming role as Lord Ram in the film “Ramayana”.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ranbir-kapoor-faces-social-media-debate-over-resurfaced-video

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