Ramayana Part 1 to End With Sunny Deol's Hanuman Reveal, Makers Aim for Baahubali-Style Cliffhanger

With roughly two months remaining until the release of Ramayana Part 1, the film's promotional momentum is building. The trailer, released on July 30, received an overwhelming response and showcased the principal cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, and Vivek Oberoi.

However, one prominent figure was notably absent from the trailer: Sunny Deol, who is set to portray Lord Hanuman. While speculation had suggested his role might be limited, new details indicate his appearance is strategically placed at the film's climax.

The film is reportedly structured to conclude with Deol's introduction. This reveal could serve as the final scene before the credits or be featured as a mid-credit or post-credit sequence. The intention is to leave audiences with a powerful, memorable moment, drawing a direct parallel to the iconic cliffhanger in the first Baahubali film. That film's ending generated immense curiosity and significantly boosted anticipation for its sequel, a formula the Ramayana team hopes to replicate.

A select audience at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas was given an early look at footage, which included a brief glimpse of Deol in his avatar as Hanuman. Attendees described the portrayal as exciting and a never-before-seen take on the character. The decision to keep his look under wraps is seen as a deliberate strategy to maximize the impact of his on-screen debut.

Ramayana Part 1 is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 theatrical release, with Ramayana Part 2 following on Diwali 2027.