Mumbai, November 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has expressed pride in seeing Indian cinema and culture reach a global audience through the mythological epic ‘Ramayana’, as the film opened in theatres worldwide.
Kher shared a video message on Instagram from Stockholm, Sweden, where he attended the film’s premiere. He congratulated the cast, producers, technicians, distributors and the entire team, wishing them success as the film reached audiences internationally.
“Today, ‘Ramayana’ is being released in cinemas all over the world. It is my good fortune that I am attending the film’s premiere in Stockholm, Sweden,” he said, praising filmmaker Namit Malhotra.
The actor also spoke about the encouraging response he had been receiving from people across India, including some who had not been in touch with him for years. He said audiences were appreciating the film’s scale, subject and performances.
Kher, who has lent his voice to Jatayu in the film, said he was particularly proud that his character had emerged as one of its highlights.
“It makes me very happy to see that Indian cinema and our culture is being presented on such a big stage all over the world,” he said.
He also expressed happiness over the way the stories of Lord Rama and Ravana had been presented to connect with audiences.
Concluding his message, Kher extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the project and hoped the film would receive the love and blessings of viewers worldwide.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ features the epic’s characters in a large-scale cinematic adaptation. Kher voices Jatayu, the noble vulture king who plays an important role in the Ramayana.
The film is scheduled for release in Indian theatres on November 5, with its international release taking place on November 5 and 6.
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