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'Ramayana' Part 1 to release worldwide on November 5; advance bookings to open on Dussehra

The makers of 'Ramayana' on Sunday announced that the first instalment of the two-part epic will release worldwide on November 5 and unveiled a new ensemble poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey and Yash.

'Ramayana' Part 1 to release worldwide on November 5; advance bookings to open on Dussehra

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is envisioned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana, one of India's most revered epics.

Published - October 12, 2026 12:44 pm IST

The poster of ‘Ramayana’ featuring Yash, Ranbir Kapoor, Ravi Dubey and Sai Pallavi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The makers of Ramayana on Sunday announced that the first instalment of the two-part epic will release worldwide on November 5 and unveiled a new ensemble poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey and Yash.

The announcement, made on the first day of Navratri, carried the message "Yeh Ram Ke Yug Ka Aarambh Hai". The makers also said advance bookings for the film will open on Dussehra.

The poster features Kapoor as Lord Rama, Pallavi as Sita and Dubey as Lakshman in the foreground, while Yash appears as Ravana towering over them. Sunny Deol will play Hanuman in the film.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is envisioned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana, one of India's most revered epics. The story follows Lord Rama's journey, his exile, the abduction of Sita by Ravana and the ensuing battle between the forces of good and evil.

The film is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. Malhotra is backing the project as an ambitious big-screen retelling of the epic, with elaborate sets, costumes and visual effects aimed at bringing its mythological world to life.

The music is composed by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and A R Rahman, while Terry Notary and Guy Norris are part of the action team.

The first part will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, across premium formats, including IMAX. The second part is scheduled to release during Diwali 2027.

Sony Pictures will handle global distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film in the Hindi-speaking market.

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Published - October 12, 2026 12:44 pm IST

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