Actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey recently appeared alongside host Amitabh Bachchan for a special Diwali episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, set to air ahead of the theatrical release of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. A promotional clip released on October 24 featured the three film stars taking the hot seat and engaging in a cheerful conversation with the veteran actor.
During the interaction, Ranbir Kapoor asked Bachchan if he had any memorable Diwali stories from his past. The legendary actor responded that his primary recollection of the festival involved trying to outdo the neighbors, noting that whenever a firecracker went off at someone else's house, his family'scrackers had to be even louder. His witty remark drew immediate laughter from Ranbir, Sai, and Ravie.
The highly anticipated two-part cinematic adaptation of Valmiki's epic stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The ensemble cast also features Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, and Faisal Malik in pivotal roles. The first installment is scheduled to release on November 5 across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, while the second part is slated for a Diwali 2027 release.
Ahead of its release, the film has already gained momentum with advance ticket sales. According to data from trade tracker Sacnilk, the movie sold over 1.79 lakh tickets across 4,435 shows by midday on October 24, grossing Rs 10.10 crore in total advance sales including blocked seats. Additionally, West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari announced during Vijayadashami that the feature would be tax-free in the state. New episodes of Kaun Banega Crorepati featuring the Ramayana cast will broadcast on October 29 and 30.