Breaking Hype
Rakul Preet Singh Starts Dubbing for Epic ‘Ramayana’
The actress posted a studio selfie as she records Surpanakha’s voice, signalling the film’s post‑production sprint toward a Diwali 2026 launch.
24 Sept 20263 min read
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Nitesh Tiwari's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Nitesh Tiwari (born 22 May 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his works in Bollywood. He made his directorial debut by co-directing Chillar Party (2011) which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year.
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Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Targets Diwali Box‑Office Crown
Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is set to open on Diwali with a goal of surpassing 40.35 crore, a move that could dethrone Salman Khan’s long‑standing dominance in the festival’s biggest opening day list.
22 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Vivek Oberoi Donates Ramayana Salary to Fund Cancer Care for 50 Kids
Celebrating his half‑century milestone, Vivek Oberoi redirected his full remuneration from Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ to cover chemotherapy and related expenses for fifty children battling cancer, marking a personal charitable milestone.
22 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Soni Razdan Backs Ranbir Kapoor's Casting As Lord Ram
Soni Razdan has weighed in on the debate over Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, calling the trailer a preview of something genuinely new for Indian cinema.
20 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Arijit Singh Recorded Ramayana's Jai Jai Ram Nearly 200 Times
Arijit Singh reportedly cut close to 200 takes while recording Jai Jai Ram for Ramayana, the AR Rahman-composed devotional number that also features Shreya Ghoshal and dropped on Ganesh Chaturthi.
18 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ravie Dubey Defends Ranbir Kapoor's Casting In Ramayana
Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, pushed back on doubts about Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Ram, calling him a superstar with no ego on set, ahead of the film's November 8 release.
17 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ravie Dubey Backs Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Casting Amid Fan Debate
Ravie Dubey, playing Lakshman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, has defended Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Rama, praising his work ethic and calling him grounded despite the ongoing fan debate since the teaser dropped.
17 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Rakul Preet Singh Says Shurpanakha's Untold Story Drew Her To Ramayana
Rakul Preet Singh opens up about playing Shurpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, telling Brides Today the character's thin backstory left room to explore despite triggering the epic's central war.
15 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ramayana First Song Jai Jai Ram Pairs Rahman With Kumar Vishwas Lyrics
Namit Malhotra's Ramayana has released its first song, Jai Jai Ram, composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics by Kumar Vishwas, ahead of its November 6, 2026 release across languages.
14 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
AR Rahman's Jai Jai Ram Opens Ramayana's Diwali Countdown
Ramayana's first song, Jai Jai Ram, dropped Monday with AR Rahman's music, Kumar Vishwas's lyrics and vocals from Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, ahead of the film's Diwali release.
14 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ramayana Confirms Nov 6 Release With Rahman And Zimmer Onboard
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, gets a November 6 release date confirmed alongside its first poster, with A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer both scoring the film.
14 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ramayana's First Song Jai Jai Ram Puts Ranbir And Sai Pallavi's Wedding On Screen
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 gets its first song, Jai Jai Ram, built around Ram and Sita's wedding, with AR Rahman's music, Kumar Vishwas's lyrics and vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal.
14 Sept 20262 min
Press Circuit
Ranbir Kapoor And Sai Pallavi Unveil First Siya Ram Poster
Ramayana: Part 1 unveiled its first Siya Ram poster on Ganesh Chaturthi, showing Ranbir Kapoor's Ram placing a flower in Sai Pallavi's Sita's hair, ahead of the song Jai Jai Ram's release.
14 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ramayana Part 1's First Song Is A Ram-Sita Wedding Track
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 is set to release its first song this month, a wedding track for Ram and Sita, as AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer plan a London concert before the film's second trailer drops in October.
11 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Shiv Sagar Says Ranbir Kapoor Carries Too Much Animal Baggage For Ram
Shiv Sagar, grandson of Ramayan creator Ramanand Sagar, says he cannot accept Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram after Animal, though he praises Yash and Sai Pallavi's casting in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.
8 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Yash Reportedly Swaps Ramayana Fee For South Distribution Rights
Yash may forgo his reported ₹100 crore fee for playing Ravana in Ramayana, opting instead for southern theatrical distribution rights, trade sources told Filmibeat Kannada, amid talk the move could offset Toxic's box office slide.
7 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ramanand Sagar's Grandson Doubts Ranbir Kapoor Can Shed Animal's Shadow As Ram
Ramanand Sagar's grandson Shiv Sagar says he likes most of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana casting but can't picture Ranbir Kapoor as Ram after Animal, arguing a fresh face carries no baggage.
7 Sept 20262 min