Epic Reunion: Ramayana Stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Ravie Dubey
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Television screens and festive living rooms are gearing up for a monumental cultural convergence as Sony LIV unveiled an electric new promo on Saturday, October 24, 2026, confirming that the lead cast of Nitesh Tiwari's mythological magnum opus Ramayana will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 18. Stepping onto the stage alongside legendary host Amitabh Bachchan, lead stars Ranbir Kapoor (Lord Rama), Sai Pallavi (Mata Sita), and Ravie Dubey (Lakshman) will participate in a two-night Diwali special quiz showdown. The promotional blitz comes as the cinematic adaptation approaches its worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, uniting one of Indian television’s most enduring primetime shows with the biggest cinematic event of the festive season.
Hot Seat Revelations: The Trio Unveils On-Set Memories with Big B
The freshly dropped promo provides an engaging preview of the star cast's camaraderie with the veteran superstar:
Trio on the Hot Seat: The promo captures Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Ravie Dubey taking the iconic hot seat across from Amitabh Bachchan, fielding questions while recounting the rigorous discipline behind bringing their mythological personas to life.
Festive Promotion Blueprint: With the cinematic spectacle releasing nationwide right around Diwali, the KBC special serves as the premier television platform for the cast to connect directly with family audiences and multi-generational households.
Warm Camaraderie and Playful Moments: The interactions feature spontaneous warmth, candid behind-the-scenes discussions on the emotional weight of portraying the divine trinity, and playful banter between Ranbir Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, who share deep personal and professional bonds.
Telecast Schedule: When and Where to Watch the Festive Special
Viewers can lock in the viewing schedule across traditional broadcast networks and digital streaming platforms:
Broadcast Dates and Prime Slot: The Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 Diwali Special will air across two consecutive evenings on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, 2026, at 9:00 PM IST.
Multi-Platform Access: The two-part festive event will broadcast simultaneously on Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and stream on-demand via the Sony LIV app.
Official Promotional Campaign: Announcing the broadcast, Sony LIV published the snippet with the caption inviting fans to witness the grand celebration: "Diwali special with the cast of Ramayana! Dekhiye Kaun Banega Crorepati, 29th-30th October, Thurs-Fri raat 9 baje, sirf Sony Entertainment Television aur Sony LIV par."
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Scale, Ensemble Roster, and 2027 Franchise Roadmap
The television appearance spotlights one of the largest collaborative entertainment undertakings mounted in Indian cinematic history:
Creative Adaptation and Production: Directed by Nitesh Tiwari with an adapted screenplay by Shridhar Raghavan based on Maharishi Valmiki’s ancient epic, the two-part saga is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios alongside DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations.
Musical Powerhouse: The sonic world of the film is shaped by Academy Award-winning composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, who have crafted a monumental symphonic score bridging international orchestration with classical Indian instruments.
Stellar Ensemble and Part 2 Horizon: While Part 1 debuts this November, Part 2 is officially slated for theatrical release during Diwali 2027, anchored by an ensemble that features Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva, Faisal Malik as Kumbhkaran, alongside Kunal Kapoor, Kajal Aggarwal, and Saurabh Sachdeva.
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