Ramayana: Part 1, Nitesh Tiwari’s mega-budget epic starring Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, releases worldwide on 5 November 2026. The film has its world premiere today, 27 October, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, and will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
If you have been living under a rock (or in a Mumbai traffic jam), here is everything you need to know before the biggest Indian film of the year hits theatres.
Ramayana Part 1 release date
The film releases on Thursday, 5 November 2026, three days before Diwali. It was first announced for 6 November and later moved a day earlier. It is reported to release on about 59,000 screens worldwide, including IMAX, and is set to be the first Indian film released in ScreenX.
Ramayana trailer: what it shows
The official trailer came out on 30 July 2026 on the World Of Ramayana YouTube channel, in five languages. It opens with Yash’s Ravana taking over Lanka, then moves to Ram’s life in Ayodhya, Kaikeyi’s demand and his exile, the Surpanakha episode and Sita’s abduction.
- 18 July 2026: trailer first shown at the Pratham Sankalp event in New Delhi
- 30 July 2026: official trailer released online
- 5 August 2026: English trailer released, with the actors lip-synced to the English dub
- 14 September 2026: first song, “Jai Jai Ram”, released
- 15 October 2026: international trailer launched in Bengaluru
Ramayana cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ranbir Kapoor | Ram |
| Yash | Ravana |
| Sai Pallavi | Sita |
| Sunny Deol | Hanuman |
| Ravi Dubey | Lakshman |
| Arun Govil | Dasharath |
| Lara Dutta | Kaikeyi |
| Kajal Aggarwal | Mandodari |
| Rakul Preet Singh | Surpanakha |
Yes, Arun Govil, TV’s original Ram from Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, now plays Ram’s father. Full circle moment.
Music, budget and the team behind it
- Music: A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, with lyrics by Kumar Vishwas.
- Producers: Namit Malhotra and Yash, through Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Monster Mind Creations.
- Budget: reported at around Rs 4,000 crore for both parts combined, including marketing, which would put it among the most expensive Indian film projects ever.
- Part 2: filming began in March 2026; no release date has been announced yet.
Should you book tickets early?
With Diwali holidays starting the same week, expect first-weekend shows to fill fast, especially IMAX. Book as soon as advance booking opens in your city, and pick a 3D or IMAX screen if you can. This one is made for the big screen.
The casting has had its share of debate too; read what Ramanand Sagar’s grandson said about Ranbir as Ram. Planning to visit Ram’s own city after the film? Our Ayodhya travel guide has you covered.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ramayana Part 1 releasing?
Ramayana: Part 1 releases worldwide on Thursday, 5 November 2026, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Who plays Ravana in Ramayana?
Yash plays Ravana. Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram, Sai Pallavi plays Sita and Sunny Deol plays Hanuman.
Who composed the music for Ramayana?
The music is by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, with lyrics by Kumar Vishwas.
When is Ramayana Part 2 releasing?
No release date has been announced for Part 2. Filming began in March 2026.
