Ranbir Kapoor Lauds ‘Ramayana’ Co-Star Sai Pallavi’s Honesty, Delivers Heartfelt Message in Telugu
Ranbir Kapoor has lauded his 'Ramayana: Part 1' co-star Sai Pallavi's honesty and her portrayal of Sita in a special Telugu message for the 'Jayammu Nischayammu Ra' Season 2 promo. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed epic, also starring Yash, is set for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026.
Bollywood's 'Lord Rama', Ranbir Kapoor, has once again captured headlines, this time for his effusive praise for his Ramayana: Part 1 co-star, Sai Pallavi. In a heartwarming video message for the promo of the second season of the popular Telugu chat show Jayammu Nischayammu Ra, Kapoor lauded Pallavi's integrity as an artist and her impeccable fit for the iconic role of Sita, leaving audiences and his co-star deeply touched. The special gesture also saw the actor address his Telugu fans directly, speaking a few words in their language, further amplifying the buzz around their much-anticipated on-screen pairing. Aarya Babbar Calls Yash’s ‘Ramayana’ Look ‘KGF’-Like, Defends Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Adipurush’ Ravana.
Ranbir Kapoor Showers Praise on Sai Pallavi
During a promotional clip for the second season of Jayammu Nischayammu Ra, hosted by Jagapathi Babu, Ranbir Kapoor conveyed his sincere appreciation for Sai Pallavi.
Speaking directly to the camera, Kapoor remarked, "Sai, what I admire most about you is your honesty. Every co-star should be lucky enough to share the frame with someone like you. When it came to Sita, I honestly can't imagine anyone else. People are going to see you in a whole new light, and I can't wait for that." His words underscored his immense faith in Pallavi's ability to embody the culturally significant character of Sita. Adding to the charm, Kapoor also extended his gratitude to his Telugu audience in their native tongue, a gesture that visibly delighted Sai Pallavi, who responded with an endearing, "How sweet!"
Ranbir Kapoor Praises Sai Pallavi
Rama for his Sita ❤️
#RanbirKapoor made a special gesture, praising @saipallavi.senthamarai as the beautiful Sita they got for #Ramayana 🏹
#JayammuNishchayammura with Jagapathi – Season 2, premieres 16th October only on Telugu Zee 5.
#ZeeTelugu premieres on October 18th https://t.co/QacvRNtF4t
— Zee 5 South (@Zee5South) October 15, 2026
This isn't the first time Kapoor has expressed his confidence in Pallavi's casting. Earlier, in April 2026, during a special screening of the 'Ramayana' teaser in Los Angeles, he stated, "The day I saw Sai Pallavi as Sita, Nitesh Sir and I instantly realised that there could be no one better suited for this role than her. Sai is an incredibly talented actress."
Anticipation Builds for Nitesh Tiwari's ‘Ramayana: Part 1’
The upcoming mythological epic, Ramayana: Part 1, helmed by acclaimed director Nitesh Tiwari, is poised to be one of the biggest cinematic events of 2026. Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Rama, with Sai Pallavi portraying Sita, and Yash in the pivotal role of Ravana.
The film, a monumental undertaking, is produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash under the banners of Prime Focus Studios, Monster Mind Creations, and DNEG, boasting a combined budget of INR 4,000 crore with its sequel. The musical score for this ambitious project is being crafted by the legendary duo Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
Ramayana: Part 1 is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, with paid previews scheduled in India a day earlier on November 4, 2026. The film is designed as the first instalment of a two-part series, with Ramayana: Part 2 planned for a Diwali 2027 release. It will be released in Hindi, English, and dubbed into nearly 40 global languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, ensuring a massive global reach. Sai Pallavi's appearance on Jayammu Nischayammu Ra Season 2, where Ranbir's message was featured, is set to premiere on Telugu ZEE5 on October 16, 2026. ‘Ramayana’ Release Preponed: Ranbir Kapoor’s Mythological Film to Now Arrive in Theatres on November 5?.
The mutual admiration between Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, coupled with the grand scale and stellar cast of Ramayana: Part 1, is generating immense excitement. Audiences are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to witness their on-screen chemistry and the epic retelling of the timeless saga.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 15, 2026 04:43 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
