How Salman Khan Ramayan derailed. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is capturing the imagination of all. The film is releasing in two parts with the first one slated for Diwali 2026 release and the second one slated for Diwali 2027 release.
But not many know that a film on Ramayana was planned with Salman Khan in the role of Lord Rama. It’s happened that Sohail Khan after tasting his success as debut with Auzaar announced Ramayana with Salman Khan in the role of Lord Rama.
He roped in Sonali Bendre as Goddess Sita and the project became bigger when Pooja Bhatt also entered it. 40% of the film shoot was completed and Salman Khan even started promoting the film in Lord Ram avatar donning the bow and arrow.
But the project did not see the arc light as Sohail Khan and Pooja Bhatt fell in love and Pooja exited out of the project after Salman Khan's family did not approve of their relationship.