The buzz around Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus Ramayana just hit a spiritual high. To mark the film’s massive worldwide theatrical release today, the makers have unveiled a powerful rendition of the ‘Shree Hanuman Chalisa’. The track is a vocal powerhouse, bringing together five of the industry’s most celebrated voices: Diljit Dosanjh, Sukhwinder Singh, Mohit Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Kailash Kher, with additional soul provided by Sreekanth Hariharan.
Behind the scenes, the music supervision was helmed by AR Ameen and Hiral Viradia, with Viradia also taking charge of the intricate vocal production. The release serves as a devotional companion to the film, which is already making waves for its grand scale and immersive visual storytelling. Critics and fans alike are praising the movie for its respectful and ambitious treatment of one of India’s most cherished epics, marking a landmark moment for Indian cinema.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast. Ranbir Kapoor leads the epic as Lord Rama, joined by Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The project, which involves a collaboration with the eight-time Academy Award-winning studio DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, is designed as a two-part cinematic event. While audiences are currently flocking to theaters for the first installment, fans can already mark their calendars for the grand conclusion, as ‘Ramayana Part Two’ is slated for a Diwali 2028 release.