Ramayana: Rise of a Legend Gets Title, 6 November Global Release
The makers of Nitesh Tiwari's two-part Ramayana named Part 1 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' and reconfirmed a worldwide 6 November 2026 release in Hindi and English.
What Happened
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, the first part of director Nitesh Tiwari's two-part Ramayana film starring Ranbir Kapoor, will open in theatres worldwide on 6 November 2026. The makers announced the official title of Part 1 on Monday, 28 September 2026. They reconfirmed the release date and shared a new poster the same day. The film will release in Hindi and English, two days before Diwali.
Key Facts
- Ramayana: Rise of a Legend opens worldwide on 6 November 2026 in Hindi and English. The makers announced the title and reconfirmed the date on 28 September 2026, along with a new poster.
- The new poster shows Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama facing Yash as Ravana. The makers describe the film as the most immersive 3D cinematic experience ever, made for theatres.
- The film will play in IMAX and Premium Large Formats worldwide. Both parts were shot for IMAX screens, according to reports on the production.
- Nitesh Tiwari, who earlier made Dangal and Chhichhore, directs the film. Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios produces it with DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, and Sony Pictures handles international distribution.
- The official trailer of Ramayana: Part One came out on 30 July 2026 in five Indian languages. An English-dubbed trailer followed about a week later and runs 3 minutes 54 seconds.
- Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama and Parashurama. Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash plays Ravana and co-produces, Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, Ravi Dubey plays Lakshmana, Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari, and Arun Govil plays King Dasharatha.
- The score combines music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by poet Kumar Vishwas that weave Sanskrit verse into the songs. Stunt veteran Guy Norris worked on the action sequences.
- Filming wrapped at Film City in Mumbai in July 2025, followed by about 600 days of post-production at DNEG. The first teaser, Rama, was released on 2 April 2026, Hanuman Jayanti.
Why It Matters
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is among the biggest Indian productions planned for the 2026 festival season. Its title announcement fixes the final name, date and formats, ending speculation about the release plan.
The film shows how Indian cinema now draws talent across languages and regions. A Hindi-film star leads the story, a Tamil and Telugu actor plays Sita, and a Kannada star plays Ravana and co-produces.
The film pairs Indian storytelling with international technical teams. DNEG handled effects, Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman share the score, and Sony Pictures distributes abroad. The makers say they aim to deliver the epic on a scale Indian cinema has rarely attempted.
For exhibitors, the Diwali window matters. Cinemas in India see some of their highest footfall around the festival, and one large release can fill multiplex and IMAX screens for days. Ticket pricing and screen allocation for 3D, IMAX and Premium Large Formats will be closely watched.
The Rama story has been told often on screen, including the 1987 television series and the anime film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, re-released in India on 24 January 2025. The new film is a live-action retelling built for global release. Its response will show whether a two-part structure can hold interest across a year.
Impact
Short-term: The final title, date and formats are now fixed, so promotion can focus on 6 November 2026. Exhibitors can plan Diwali screen allocation for 3D, IMAX and Premium Large Formats. The makers have not yet announced when advance booking will open. Booking dates are normally announced by the studio and ticketing platforms. Viewers can watch the Hindi and English trailers online and should rely on official announcements from the makers and Sony Pictures for ticketing details.
Long-term: Part 2 is scheduled for Diwali 2027, so the project is planned to span two festival seasons. Its performance will show how audiences respond to a mythological story told with Hollywood-scale effects. It will also test whether a two-part structure can sustain interest for a full year. The release in Hindi and English, with trailers in five Indian languages, reflects how large productions try to reach audiences in many languages at once.
Who is affected: Cinema exhibitors, especially multiplex and IMAX operators in India, are directly affected by the Diwali release. Audiences in India and abroad will see the film in Hindi or English. The cast and crew span several film industries, from Hindi to Tamil, Telugu and Kannada cinema. Effects and music professionals at DNEG and the international composers involved are also part of the production. Distributor Sony Pictures handles markets outside India.
Key Takeaway
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, opens worldwide on 6 November 2026 in Hindi and English, with Part 2 planned for Diwali 2027.
Questions and Answers
When does Ramayana: Rise of a Legend release?
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend opens in theatres worldwide on 6 November 2026, two days before Diwali. The makers reconfirmed the date on 28 September 2026 when they announced the title of Part 1.
Who stars in Ramayana: Rise of a Legend?
Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama and Parashurama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita and Yash plays Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, Ravi Dubey plays Lakshmana, Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari and Arun Govil plays King Dasharatha.
In which languages and formats will Ramayana: Rise of a Legend release?
The film will release in Hindi and English. It will play in 3D, IMAX and Premium Large Formats worldwide, according to the makers.
When is Ramayana Part 2 scheduled?
Part 2 of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is scheduled for Diwali 2027. Part 1 arrives at Diwali 2026.
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