The makers of the upcoming epic film ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ have announced November 5, 2026, as its worldwide release date, ahead of Diwali.
On Sunday, the makers took to Instagram to unveil a new ensemble poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Rocking Star Yash as Ravana. They also confirmed that the first instalment of the two-part epic will hit theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026.
In their Instagram caption, the makers wrote, “On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, we celebrate the beginning of a new era. Yeh Ram ke Yug ka Aarambh hai. Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana Part 1: In cinemas WORLDWIDE, across all premium formats, from 5th November. Advance bookings open on Dussehra”.
The announcement marks the beginning of a new era with the message, “Yeh Ram Ke Yug Ka Aarambh Hai,” and confirms that advance bookings will open on Dussehra.
Nitesh Tiwari directs the film, while Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios produces it in collaboration with eight-time Oscar-winning visual effects company DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The makers have envisioned ‘Ramayana’ as a two-part epic, with Part 1 arriving worldwide on November 5, 2026, and Part 2 scheduled for Diwali 2027.
The films will release across India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
The project blends Indian mythology with large-scale visual effects, featuring a musical collaboration between A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The makers aim to deliver an immersive cinematic experience, making the film one of the most anticipated releases in Indian cinema.
The film will also screen in IMAX. Sony Pictures will handle global distribution, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film across the Hindi-speaking market.