Ramayana Part 1 to End With Sunny Deol’s Hanuman Reveal

The wait to see Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious Ramayana could become even more exciting than fans expected. While the film’s trailer introduced Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, one major character was conspicuously missing—Sunny Deol’s Hanuman.

Now, a fresh report claims that the absence may have been completely intentional. According to Bollywood Hungama, the makers are reportedly planning to save Sunny Deol’s Hanuman reveal for the very end of Ramayana Part 1. The appearance could come in the final scene before the credits or even as a mid-credit/post-credit sequence.

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Why Is Sunny Deol’s Hanuman Look Being Hidden?

The Sunny Deol Hanuman reveal has become one of the biggest mysteries surrounding Ramayana Part 1. The film’s trailer runs for several minutes and introduces a large number of important characters, yet Sunny Deol is nowhere to be seen.

That omission immediately sparked speculation among fans. However, the latest report suggests that the makers deliberately want to protect the actor’s first appearance as Hanuman from being spoiled through trailers and promotional material.

The strategy could make the character’s theatrical entry a much bigger event. Instead of audiences already becoming familiar with Sunny’s look through social media clips, the makers reportedly want viewers to experience it for the first time inside cinemas.

Makers Eye a Baahubali-Style Cliffhanger

The reported plan has a very familiar Bollywood connection. The makers of Ramayana are said to be taking inspiration from the ending of Baahubali: The Beginning.

The first Baahubali film ended with the now-iconic question, “Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?” That unanswered mystery became a massive pop-culture phenomenon and kept audiences talking until the release of Baahubali 2.

According to the report, Ramayana Part 1 could use a similar strategy. By introducing Sunny Deol as Hanuman only at the end, the makers hope to create a major theatrical moment and leave audiences eagerly waiting for the second instalment.

Sunny Deol Could Appear Only at the Very End

If the report turns out to be accurate, Sunny Deol will reportedly have a limited appearance in Ramayana Part 1.

His introduction could either serve as the final scene of the film or appear during the credits. This would mean that audiences may have to wait through most of the first instalment before finally getting their first proper glimpse of Hanuman.

The choice also makes narrative sense. Hanuman becomes a major force in the Ramayana after Ram’s exile and Sita’s abduction, with his importance expanding significantly during the later stages of the story.

Some People Have Already Seen Sunny as Hanuman

Interestingly, while the general audience has not yet seen Sunny Deol in his Hanuman avatar, a select group of industry professionals reportedly got a glimpse earlier this year.

During an exclusive CinemaCon 2026 presentation in Las Vegas, footage from Ramayana was reportedly shown to a limited audience. The footage included a brief glimpse of Sunny Deol as Hanuman.

According to reports, those who saw it were impressed by the actor’s never-before-seen appearance. The filmmakers are believed to have deliberately kept the look confidential so that the wider audience can experience the reveal on the big screen.

Nitesh Tiwari Has Already Promised a Cliffhanger

The latest report also fits with comments previously made by director Nitesh Tiwari.

Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, Tiwari confirmed that Ramayana Part 1 would end at a point designed to make audiences immediately want to watch the sequel. He explained that the epic is being told across two films because its scale and narrative cannot be effectively covered in one instalment.

Although Tiwari did not reveal exactly what the cliffhanger would be, the reported Hanuman reveal now appears to be a possible explanation.

Ramayana’s Massive Star Cast

The film already has one of the most talked-about casts in recent Indian cinema.

Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita and Yash plays Ravana. The ensemble also includes Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Arun Govil as Dasharatha, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi and Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva.

However, Sunny Deol’s casting as Hanuman has arguably generated a different kind of curiosity because the actor’s look has remained almost completely hidden.

When Will Ramayana Part 1 Release?

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana Part 1 is scheduled to release in cinemas during Diwali 2026, while the second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027.

The two-part epic is being mounted on an enormous scale, with the makers promising cutting-edge visual effects and a global theatrical presentation.

If the latest report is accurate, the first film will not simply end—it will leave audiences with a major surprise.

Sunny Deol Could Steal the Show Without Being in the Trailer

The Sunny Deol Hanuman reveal could ultimately become one of the biggest marketing moments of Ramayana Part 1. By keeping the character away from the trailer and saving his appearance for the climax, the filmmakers are creating curiosity without revealing the surprise.

The gamble is clear: give audiences enough of Ram, Sita and Ravana to build anticipation, but hold back Hanuman so that his arrival becomes the film’s final big moment.

If Sunny Deol’s appearance delivers the kind of impact the makers are reportedly targeting, audiences could leave theatres discussing one thing above everything else—Hanuman has finally arrived, and now they have to wait another year for the full story.

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