Why 'Ramayana' is trending: Ranbir Kapoor's film nears its release
What happened
'Ramayana' is trending because of news around the film starring Ranbir Kapoor, with Yash and Sai Pallavi also named in headlines. A new international trailer has been released, and a special screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan has been reported.
When it started
The trend began on 15 October 2026. According to the Times of India headline URL, the film is set to release worldwide on November 5. Rediff's 14 October piece says tickets can be booked in 8 days, so bookings may open around 22 October, though the exact date is not confirmed in the material provided.
How it spread
Per the headlines, the new international trailer has the line 'Lord Ram is not God but a man'. Separate reports say the cast will attend a Rashtrapati Bhavan screening and a Bengaluru event. The full details of both events, including their dates, were not provided.
Why it matters
A big-budget retelling of a story central to Indian culture draws wide interest, and the trailer's line about Lord Ram may be adding to the conversation. How audiences or others are reacting to that line is not stated in the sources provided, so the editor should check before publishing.
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