India, Oct. 20 -- Ranbir Kapoor made a special effort to connect with his Telugu-speaking fans at the Hyderabad event for Ramayana: Rise of a Legend on Monday. The actor, who will be seen as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film, surprised the audience by addressing them in Telugu. His attempt was met with loud cheers, while co-star Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, watched with a smile.

The event was organised ahead of the film's theatrical release in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it will be distributed by Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC). With its ambitious scale and a star cast led by Ranbir, Sai Pallavi and Yash, the film has been building anticipation among audiences.

At the event, Ranbir first spoke in English, th...