Ramayana Trailer 2: New Ravana Voice and VFX Win Fans

The second Hindi trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Part 1 has arrived, and the conversation has shifted from “what will it look like?” to “how much better can it get?” The new cut is built around two towering figures: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana, with Sai Pallavi’s Sita present but brief. The first part arrives in cinemas on November 5, 2026.

What’s new in trailer 2

After the first trailer in July, the makers have returned with an upgraded visual package, bigger action beats and a noticeable change in the sound of Ravana. The preview is widely discussed for its new voiceover for Yash’s antagonist, with many viewers pointing to Sharad Kelkar as the voice, though the film’s official credits have not confirmed the casting. A short glimpse of Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev adds another piece to the ensemble.

• New Hindi voiceover for Yash’s Ravana, believed but not officially confirmed to be Sharad Kelkar
• Upgraded visuals and action, including a mountain sequence and a Jatayu-Ravana fight
• Brief first look at Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev
• Ranbir Kapoor in action as Lord Ram; Sai Pallavi has limited screen time

Why the Ravana voice matters

In an epic where Ravana is as much a presence as Ram, the voice carries a lot of the character’s threat. Choosing a distinct Hindi voice for Yash, who is primarily associated with Kannada cinema, is a way to localise the performance for Hindi audiences without losing his screen presence. Voice casting can be as decisive as face casting in a mythological spectacle.

Fans are praising the upgrade

Reactions under the trailer have been enthusiastic. One viewer wrote that “the mountain sequence alone gave me goosebumps,” while another called the fight scenes “amazing” and the frame “divine.” The praise clusters around VFX, the Jatayu fight and Yash’s aura as Ravana. For a film this ambitious, early audience goodwill about visual effects matters; VFX-heavy Indian epics often face scrutiny, so this response is a positive signal.

What comes next

The first instalment releases theatrically on November 5, 2026. Reports suggest paid previews may begin November 4, but the makers have not confirmed them. The second part is planned for Diwali 2027. The two-part plan is a high-stakes bet: it gives the team a long runway to sustain interest, but it also means the first film must land both as a standalone and as a promise. A second trailer that visibly improves on the first is exactly the kind of signal the campaign needs. To judge the upgrade yourself, watch trailer 2 after the July trailer; the difference in texture, action staging and the Ravana voice is the quickest way to see what the team has refined.

Source: The Times of India