Sunny Deol reveals that playing Hanuman Nitesh TiwariThe ‘Ramayana’ comes with a great sense of responsibility. Speaking at a promotional event for the film at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on July 18, the actor shared that he has only completed a small portion of his work so far, with a long way to go. The Delhi event marked an important moment to promote the two-part epic. Shot for IMAX, the first chapter of the film will be released in 2026, with the final part coming in 2027.
Sunny Deol says he still has a long way to go
The actor told everyone that he had just started work on ‘Ramayana’ and there was still a lot to do before he could really understand the role. “To tell you the truth, I have only done a little work on the film so far. I still have a long way to go,” he said. For Sunny, the sheer scale of the film is only part of the challenge. He said that “Ramayana” means a lot to the people of India, which makes playing one of their most beloved characters a bigger responsibility than a normal film role. He also thanked the makers for casting him in the role, saying, “I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to play Hanuman ji. I will make all possible efforts to portray him in the right way.”Deol made it clear that this role is not simple. He pointed out that Hanuman cannot be defined by physical strength alone. The character embodies qualities that seem to be at odds with each other: great power coupled with humility, bravery combined with innocence, and strength balanced with deep devotion. “Playing Hanuman ji is not easy,” said Sunny. “But I know I’m going to enjoy it immensely. It’s playful, innocent and powerful. He is loved by everyone and above all he is a devotee of Lord Ram.”
Sunny Deol seeks audience’s blessings
The actor also admitted that public speaking is not something that comes easily to him. After he finished talking about Hanuman, he confessed that facing such a large crowd made him a little uneasy. Still, he took the opportunity to ask the public to support the team. “We need the blessings of all of you because we have taken up such a vast project,” he said. Sunny also expressed his belief that Ramayana would connect with viewers across the country. “I strongly believe that every Indian will watch it,” he added.
Sunny Deol’s co-stars in ‘Ramayana’
The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, brings together Ranbir Kapoor as Ram Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, with Sunny playing the role of Hanuman.