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thebalanced.newsNitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Starring Ranbir Kapoor Set for Diwali 2026 Release
Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, is set for a two-part theatrical release on Diwali 2026 and 2027. Tiwari described directing the epic as intimidating and inspiring due to its moral significance. Producer Namit Malhotra shared a heartfelt birthday message for Tiwari, highlighting their collaborative journey. Following the teaser's mixed reviews, the team is reportedly addressing audience feedback, with recent activity fueling speculation about new promotional material.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles primarily focus on the film's production and promotional aspects without engaging in political discourse. They represent perspectives from the director, producer, and audience reactions, maintaining a neutral stance centered on cinematic developments. No political viewpoints or partisan framing are evident in the coverage.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The overall tone is mixed to positive, reflecting excitement about the film's release and appreciation for the director's vision, alongside acknowledgment of mixed audience reactions to the teaser. The producer's supportive messages and ongoing efforts to improve the film's reception contribute to a constructive and hopeful sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| timesnow | Ramayana: How Did Nitesh Tiwari REACT When Offered To Direct Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's Film? | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Ranbir Kapoor visits Namit Malhotra office, Ramayana buzz grows | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 21 May, 03:05 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1821 May, 03:05 pmRanbir Kapoor visits Namit Malhotra office, Ramayana buzz grows
- 2timesnow22 May, 06:41 amRamayana: How Did Nitesh Tiwari REACT When Offered To Direct Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's Film?
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Sources analysed
- 5
- Last analysed
- 22 May 2026
- Key entities
- Ranbir KapoorRamayanaNitesh TiwariEpic filmDiwaliFilm producerSai PallaviNamit MalhotraSunny DeolYash (actor)RavanaSita
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