Sunny Deol appears as Lord Hanuman in Ramayana Part 1, sparking sequel buzz

Sunny Deol appears as Lord Hanuman in the closing sequence of the newly released Ramayana Part 1, a move expected to ignite a cinema frenzy and boost anticipation for the sequel. The opening weekend has seen the film dominate entertainment headlines. The film opened across Indian theatres this week after weeks of preview screenings that have raised expectations among makers and traders. Reactions to the previews have been largely positive, adding to the buzz. Sunny Deol’s cameo unfolds while the end credits roll, either as a final scene before the credits or as a mid‑credit/post‑credit segment. The makers aim to leave audiences on a massive high, mirroring the impact of the “Kattappa” reveal in the first Baahubali film, which spurred huge curiosity for its follow‑up. Bollywood Hungama was among the first outlets to reveal the cameo, publishing a source’s comment on September 1 that the actor would appear only towards the very end of Part 1. The source said the sequence is designed to generate excitement for the second part.

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The use of a surprise mid‑credit appearance has become a popular tactic in Indian blockbuster franchises to sustain audience interest between installments. The cameo also follows public support from actor Allu Arjun, who backed the Ramayana team ahead of the film’s scheduled November 5 release.