A high-profile promotional event for the upcoming cinematic adaptation of the Hindu epic 'Ramayana' saw an unexpected moment of levity in Hyderabad this week. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and featuring an extensive ensemble cast, is slated for a theatrical release this Diwali. Among those in attendance was noted distributor Dil Raju, who took the stage to announce that his company would be handling the film's distribution across the Telugu-speaking regions.
During his address to the audience, Dil Raju was outlining the distribution landscape for the project. He noted that Karan Johar would oversee the release in North India, while Sony Pictures would manage the international market. As he transitioned to praising the film's lead actor, Ranbir Kapoor, who is set to portray Lord Rama, the distributor encountered an inadvertent verbal slip. In his attempt to laud the actor’s body of work, he accidentally referred to him as Ranveer Singh, causing an immediate stir among the attendees.
The distributor quickly corrected the mistake, referring to the actor as "Ranbir Kapoor Garu" after initially naming the wrong star. He further noted that the film would be the third project featuring Ranbir Kapoor that he has distributed in the region, following his involvement with 'Brahmastra' and 'Animal'. Cameras captured the actor’s reaction to the moment, during which he remained composed and maintained a straight face throughout the brief confusion.
The clip of the incident circulated rapidly across social media platforms, sparking a variety of responses from the public. While many users viewed the occurrence as a humorous and honest mistake, others engaged in lighthearted mockery or criticized the lack of preparation at the event. Some fans expressed dissatisfaction with the error, suggesting that organizers should ensure speakers are better rehearsed to avoid such awkward situations during significant promotional appearances.
The Hyderabad event served as a major showcase for the film's creative team, with several key figures present to build anticipation for the upcoming release. Among those in attendance were producers Namit Malhotra and Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari, and lead cast members including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Ravi Dubey. The film, which is planned as a two-part adaptation, features a vast array of prominent actors in pivotal roles.
In addition to Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the film stars Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. Other notable cast members include Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Anupam Kher, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Arun Govil, Sheeba Chaddha, Adinath Kothare, and Shobana. The production remains one of the most anticipated releases of the year, with its Diwali launch window drawing significant attention from the industry and audiences alike.
As the film moves toward its theatrical debut, the focus of the production team remains on managing the wide-reaching distribution strategy and sustaining public interest. Despite the distraction of the viral clip from the Hyderabad launch, the scale and ambition of the two-part adaptation continue to be a primary point of discussion among cinema enthusiasts and followers of the epic across India.
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