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Ramayana Part 1 to conclude with Sunny Deol's Lord Hanuman reveal, sources say

Sunny Deol's appearance as Lord Hanuman in Ramayana Part 1 is reportedly saved for the film's ending, either as the final scene or a mid/post-credit sequence. The makers are said to be aiming for a Baahubali-style frenzy to build anticipation for the sequel, slated for Diwali 2027.

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The Build-Up to Ramayana Part 1

With roughly two months to go for the release of the first part of Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious adaptation of the Ramayana, excitement around the project is steadily building. The trailer, unveiled on July 30, received a thunderous response and offered glimpses of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi and others.

One major cast member, however, was absent from the trailer – Sunny Deol, who essays the role of Lord Hanuman. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the makers may be deliberately keeping Sunny's appearance under wraps until the very end of the first instalment, potentially setting up a major cliffhanger for Part 2.

Sunny Deol's Appearance Saved for the Climax

Bollywood Hungama reported, citing a source, that Sunny Deol appears in Ramayana Part 1 only towards the very end. “In fact, the film concludes with his appearance. It could either be the final scene before the end credits roll or be presented as a mid-credit or post-credit sequence,” the source told Bollywood Hungama.

The source further explained that the idea is to leave the audience on a massive high, much like the ending of the first Baahubali. “The 'Kattappa ne Baahubali ko kyun maara?' moment created tremendous curiosity and considerably amplified the excitement for the second film. Similarly, the makers of Ramayana are hoping that the introduction of Lord Hanumanat the end of Part 1 will create a frenzy in cinemas and leave audiences eagerly waiting for the sequel,” the source said.

The Times of India, citing the Bollywood Hungama report, also noted the comparison to the ending of 'Baahubali: The Beginning', where the question surrounding Kattappa and Baahubali became a major pop-culture talking point ahead of the sequel.

Glimpses at CinemaCon 2026

A select group of industry attendees reportedly got a glimpse of Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman during an exclusive presentation of Ramayana footage at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, USA, in April this year. An industry insider told Bollywood Hungama, “The footage included a brief glimpse of Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and it was extremely exciting. Sunny is seen in a never-before-seen avatar. The makers have made the right decision by keeping his look and appearance under wraps. It is something that audiences will be eagerly waiting for.”

The Times of India also reported that a select group of industry attendees saw Sunny Deol as Hanumanat CinemaCon 2026, adding that approximately 15 minutes of previously unreleased footage was screened at Big Cine Expo 2026 in Chennai, held on August 18 and 19. An exhibitor at that event described the film as a potential 'global Indian film' and compared its VFX with large-scale Hollywood productions such as 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Release Plans and Production Details

The film, titled 'Ramayana: The Introduction', is targeting a Diwali 2026 release in India, with the international release expected on November 6, 2026,and the Indian theatrical release on November 8, 2026, as reported by The Times of India. The sequel, Ramayana Part 2, is planned for a Diwali 2027 release.

The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, who commented on the scale and ambition of the project during a presentation at Big Cine Expo 2026, as per The Times of India. The ensemble cast includes Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Ravie Dubey, with supporting cast including Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta and other prominent actors. Music is composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, and DNEG is handling the visual effects. The film is being mounted as a two-part saga and is being filmed for IMAX.

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Bollywood Hungama

Framing: Headline focuses on the exclusive scoop that Ramayana Part 1 will conclude with Sunny Deol's Lord Hanuman reveal, and that makers aim for a Baahubali-style frenzy. — Excited and anticipatory

as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Sunny Deol essays the role of Lord Hanuman in Ramayana Part 1.
The trailer was unveiled on July 30 and received a thunderous response.
The trailer offered glimpses of Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi and others.
A source told Bollywood Hungama that Sunny Deol appears only towards the very end of Ramayana Part 1, possibly as the final scene or mid/post-credit sequence.
The source compared the ending to Baahubali, referencing the 'Kattappa ne Baahubali ko kyun mara' moment.
Sunny Deol's look as Hanuman was glimpsed at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, USA, in April.
An industry insider said the footage included a brief glimpse of Sunny Deol in a never-before-seen avatar.
Ramayana Part 1 is scheduled for Diwali 2026 release, and Part 2 for Diwali 2027.

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The Times of India

Framing: Headline emphasizes the cliffhanger reveal of Sunny Deol as Hanuman at the end of 'Ramayana Part 1' and the anticipated 'Baahubali'-style excitement after the footage impressed exhibitors. — promotional and speculative

as of Sep 1, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The film's trailer was released on July 30, offering a first look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita.
Sunny Deol plays Lord Hanuman and was absent from the trailer.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Sunny Deol's appearance may be kept under wraps until the end of the first instalment, potentially setting up a cliffhanger.
A source cited by Bollywood Hungama compared the approach to the ending of 'Baahubali: The Beginning'.
A select group of industry attendees saw Sunny Deol as Hanuman at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas.
Approximately 15 minutes of previously unreleased footage was screened at Big Cine Expo 2026 in Chennai, held on August 18 and 19.
An exhibitor described the film as a potential 'global Indian film' and compared its VFX with large-scale Hollywood productions such as 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Producer Namit Malhotra commented on the scale and ambition of the project during the presentation.
The film 'Ramayana: The Introduction' is targeting a Diwali 2026 release in India.
The international release is expected on November 6, 2026, and the Indian theatrical release on November 8, 2026.
The sequel, Ramayana Part 2, is planned for a Diwali 2027 release.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra.
The ensemble cast includes Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Ravie Dubey.
Supporting cast includes Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta and other prominent actors.
The film is being mounted as a two-part saga and is being filmed for IMAX.
Music is composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, and DNEG is handling the visual effects.

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ClaimSunny Deol's appearance as Lord Hanuman is saved for the very end of Ramayana Part 1, either as the film's final scene or as a mid-credit or post-credit sequence.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Bollywood Hungama, The Times of India 1 claim extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01