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Watching a highly anticipated film in theatres is exciting, but not everyone gets a chance to catch it on the big screen. For fans waiting to watch Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming mythological epic Ramayana: Rise of a Legend from home, there is good news. The much-awaited film is set to arrive on JioHotstar after its theatrical run through a pay-per-view option, allowing viewers in India to purchase access separately.
According to Hindustan Times, the digital release is part of a partnership between JioHotstar and Prime Focus Studios. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, coinciding with Diwali, and will also be screened in IMAX 3D. The film will become available through a dedicated on-demand purchase option once its theatrical run ends.
How to watch Ramayana online
After its theatrical window closes, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend will be available to Indian viewers on JioHotstar through a pay-per-view model. This means audiences will have to pay separately to watch the film, rather than relying on an existing streaming subscription.
The partnership aims to extend the film’s reach beyond cinema halls and bring it to households across the country. The exact digital release date and the price viewers will have to pay is not available yet.
Nita M. Ambani on bringing Ramayana to homes
Nita M Ambani, chairperson of JioStar, said the partnership would help bring the story ofRamayana to families across India, including younger viewers.
“Ramayana is one of India’s greatest civilisational treasures - a story that has shaped our conscience, inspired our imagination, and guided the way we live for centuries. It is our privilege to present this grand cinematic vision of Ramayana to families across the country, and introduce a new generation to its eternal values of duty, love, courage, and goodness," she said.
Namit Malhotra explains the digital release
Producer Namit Malhotra said the team hopes audiences will experience the film on the biggest screen possible. However, he acknowledged that cinema infrastructure cannot reach everyone who wants to watch the epic.
Malhotra said Ramayana belongs to every Indian and that the team wanted to make it accessible beyond theatres. "JioHotstar has time and again shown how technology can bring a nation together through its sports and entertainment offering. That made them a natural partner to take Ramayana into people’s hands and living rooms, after its theatrical run," he was quoted as saying by HT.
About Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
Ramayana: Rise of a Legendis planned as a two-part live-action film series directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Prime Focus Studios is producing the film in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
Ranbir Kapoor will portray Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi will play Sita and Yash will appear as Ravana. The film also features Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The supporting cast includes Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor and Kajal Aggarwal, among others.
With its theatrical release scheduled for November 5, 2026, the film will first arrive in cinemas, including IMAX 3D screenings, before moving to JioHotstar. The second part of the film is scheduled to release in 2027.
According to Hindustan Times, the digital release is part of a partnership between JioHotstar and Prime Focus Studios. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, coinciding with Diwali, and will also be screened in IMAX 3D. The film will become available through a dedicated on-demand purchase option once its theatrical run ends.
How to watch Ramayana online
After its theatrical window closes, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend will be available to Indian viewers on JioHotstar through a pay-per-view model. This means audiences will have to pay separately to watch the film, rather than relying on an existing streaming subscription.
The partnership aims to extend the film’s reach beyond cinema halls and bring it to households across the country. The exact digital release date and the price viewers will have to pay is not available yet.
Nita M. Ambani on bringing Ramayana to homes
Nita M Ambani, chairperson of JioStar, said the partnership would help bring the story ofRamayana to families across India, including younger viewers.
“Ramayana is one of India’s greatest civilisational treasures - a story that has shaped our conscience, inspired our imagination, and guided the way we live for centuries. It is our privilege to present this grand cinematic vision of Ramayana to families across the country, and introduce a new generation to its eternal values of duty, love, courage, and goodness," she said.
Namit Malhotra explains the digital release
Producer Namit Malhotra said the team hopes audiences will experience the film on the biggest screen possible. However, he acknowledged that cinema infrastructure cannot reach everyone who wants to watch the epic.
Malhotra said Ramayana belongs to every Indian and that the team wanted to make it accessible beyond theatres. "JioHotstar has time and again shown how technology can bring a nation together through its sports and entertainment offering. That made them a natural partner to take Ramayana into people’s hands and living rooms, after its theatrical run," he was quoted as saying by HT.
About Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
Ramayana: Rise of a Legendis planned as a two-part live-action film series directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Prime Focus Studios is producing the film in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
Ranbir Kapoor will portray Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi will play Sita and Yash will appear as Ravana. The film also features Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The supporting cast includes Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor and Kajal Aggarwal, among others.
With its theatrical release scheduled for November 5, 2026, the film will first arrive in cinemas, including IMAX 3D screenings, before moving to JioHotstar. The second part of the film is scheduled to release in 2027.
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