Anupam Kher Urges Fans to Watch Ramayana Before Nov 5 Release
Anupam Kher shared his reaction to Ramayana's Los Angeles premiere, revealed his Jatayu cameo, and urged fans to watch the epic on November 5.
The Los Angeles premiere of Ramayana has shifted the conversation from anticipation to early verdicts, and Anupam Kher is using the buzz to make a simple request: see this film when it opens worldwide on November 5, 2026.
A grand first look in Los Angeles
The premiere in Los Angeles brought together the key names behind the epic: director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, and lead stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Raavana. The first reactions have focused on the visual scale, the emotional tone, and the way the film treats its source material.
Anupam Kher, who appears in the film in a smaller but memorable role, shared a video after the screening. He described how the audience response made him feel wonderful, and he noted that people kept returning to three things: “its grand scale, its visuals, and its devotion to the story of Lord Ram.”
The Jatayu surprise
Kher also confirmed that he is the voice of Jatayu, the mythic vulture whose sequence has become one of the premiere’s talking points. “The fact that the role and voice of that bird, Jatayu, belong to me brings me even greater happiness,” he said.
Jatayu is not just a background figure. In the Ramayana, the bird tries to intervene when Sita is taken, and the moment carries real emotional weight. Kher’s reveal gives fans a personal reason to listen closely during that scene.
Who is behind the spectacle
Kher credited the team for the scope of the project, naming Namit Malhotra, Nitesh Tiwari, Hans Zimmer, and A. R. Rahman, along with the many artists, technicians, and specialists who worked on the film. That pairing of Zimmer and Rahman is rare, and it signals a deliberate attempt to give the movie both global sweep and Indian musical depth.
At a glance, the key details are:
- Film: Ramayana
- Premiere: Los Angeles
- Worldwide release: November 5, 2026
- Leads: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash
- Music: Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman
Why this matters for Indian movie fans
Ramayana is not just another tentpole. It is an attempt to bring one of India’s most beloved epics to a global audience without losing the devotion at its core. Early word from the premiere suggests the team has leaned into spectacle while keeping the story’s emotional spine intact. For fans, that is the real test of the film.
What to do before opening day
If the early reactions have you curious, book your tickets now. Opening weekend for a film of this size will be competitive, and premium formats will sell fastest. If you want to feel the scale Kher is describing, choose the biggest screen you can.
Kher is also riding a productive international run. His play Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane is connecting with audiences in the United States, and he has been honoured in Ohio, Georgia, and North Carolina. The Ramayana moment is another high point in a busy season.
The wait is nearly over. Ramayana arrives worldwide on November 5.
Source: Filmfare
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