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There have been several updates for the upcoming film, Ramayana Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, now that it is nearing its release date. However, the Hindi
epic is releasing a little earlier in the IMAX format, according to new details. Earlier, it was stated that the film would release in India on November 9, for the occasion of Diwali. Now the official website of IMAX reveals November 4 as its release date of the Hindi version. It looks like fans in India can enjoy the eagerly awaited film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi sooner rather than later.
Ramayana Part 1 to release on November 4 on IMAX
The official IMAX website has added Ramayana Part 1 to its list of upcoming films. Fans can sign up to be notified when the Ramayana IMAX tickets go on sale by adding their information. Interestingly, the website shows that not November 6, 8, or 9, the Hindi film will be out on November 4.
The website also shares that the Hindi version, which has been filmed for IMAX, will have English subtitles. Earlier this week, two new posters of Lord Rama (Ranbir Kapoor), Lakshman (Ravie Dubey) and Sita (Sai Pallavi), and Ravana (Yash) were released for star Ranbir's birthday. A day later, an international poster revealed that the first part will be called Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. Besides IMAX, Ramayana Part 1 will also be available in Premium Large Formats worldwide. The poster also states that "Mankind's greatest story comes to life" with the upcoming film.
More about Ramayana Part 1
Several characters from the upcoming mythological film have not yet been revealed. The rest of the ensemble cast includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, the original Ram, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi and Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha. Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Shobana, Saurabh Sachdeva, Faisal Malik, Indira Krishnan, Adinath Kothare and others are also part of the Hindi film releasing for Diwali 2026. The second instalment is expected to release in 2027, also for the occasion of Diwali.
In a recent BTS featurette, star Ranbir had said, "Yeh role nahi hai. It's not ki mujhe ek film offer hui hai aur yeh ek role exciting hai... yeh ek zimmedari hai [This is not just a role. It's not that I've been offered a film, and this is an exciting role... this is a responsibility]."
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