Ranbir Kapoor used the Hyderabad pre-release event for Ramayana to do something rare on a big Bollywood stage: hand the spotlight to his co-stars. The actor, who leads Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film, spoke one by one about Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, Sai Pallavi and Yash, and made the strongest impression with an emotional tribute to Ravie.
“If I ever had a brother…”
The most talked-about moment came when Ranbir addressed Ravie Dubey. He said the two had spent the entire film together and described the acting partnership as an honour. Then he added that he was not only speaking warmly because the occasion called for it.
“If I ever had a brother, I really hope and pray it would be exactly like you!” Ranbir said. “Your talent is unmatched and I can’t wait for the world to see it.”
That line gave the event its emotional centre, framing the cast’s bond as more than a promotional talking point.
Warm words for Rakul, Sai Pallavi and Yash
Ranbir was equally generous about the rest of the ensemble. He told the audience that viewers who love Rakul Preet Singh have not yet seen what she can do, and that her performance in this film will surprise them. For Sai Pallavi, he said she brought the divinity of Sita Maa to the set from the very first day and carried it into the film.
For Yash, the praise was about stamina and sacrifice. Ranbir described him as a family man who left his home and children to work on both Toxic and Ramayana, and said he had never seen anyone work as hard.
- Rakul Preet Singh: Ranbir said fans have not really seen her until this film, and she will surprise them.
- Sai Pallavi: She brought the divinity of Sita Maa to the set, Ranbir said, and no one else did it the same way.
- Yash: Ranbir praised him for leaving his family to work tirelessly on two films at once.
Why this moment lands before a November 5 release
The stage itself underlined the film’s scale: along with Ranbir and his co-stars, the event was attended by Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and distributor Dil Raju.
The event brought the core team together roughly two weeks before Ramayana opens in cinemas worldwide on November 5. Pre-release events are often forgettable, but a specific, personal tribute can travel further than a launch announcement. Ranbir’s line about Ravie gives fans a human story to hold on to as the release approaches.
For audiences, the clip also works as advance word-of-mouth: it suggests the cast genuinely enjoyed working together, which can matter when a film rests on ensemble chemistry.
What fans can do now
- Bookmark the release date: November 5, worldwide.
- Watch the event clips for Ranbir’s full tributes to Ravie, Sai Pallavi, Rakul and Yash.
- Keep an eye for the trailer and any final songs; the release campaign is in its last stretch.
With the cast speaking this warmly about each other, the marketing around Ramayana now has something money cannot buy: an emotional moment that feels unscripted.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com