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Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's Ramayana Part 1 is going global. Mounted on a massive scale with a promise to deliver an outstanding cinematic experience, director
Nitesh Tiwari teamed up with Namit Malhotra of DNEG to bring his vision to the big screen. The first part of the franchise releases on Diwali 2026. Advance booking opens on Dussehra, that is October 20. Ahead of beginning the countdown to Ramayana's November 5 release, a latest report revealed that the makers have planned a massive pre-release plan.
Ramayana's 300 prepaid shows
As per Free Press Journal, Ramayana is expected to have around 300 prepaid shows. Further details about the shows are yet to be announced by the makers. According to a source close to the film, "In recent years, paid previews for tentpole films have been adding substantially to the box office kitty. The craze for these talked-about films reaches a tizzy, and people are keen to watch them before the others. It’s a kind of status symbol. In the case of Ramayana, it may break records."
Ramayana global campaign
The team behind Ramayana has kicked off its global campaign. Reportedly, the mythological epic has cleared its censor process in the United States. The Motion Picture Association has given a PG-13 rating. According to its official website, the film received this rating for "sequences of strong violence and action, and some bloody images."
The English version of Ramayana is reportedly shorter than the ones releasing in Indian languages. The runtime is expected to be around 3 hours and 15 minutes.
About Ramayana
According to its official synopsis, "Namit Malhotra's Ramayana is an epic saga that chronicles the timeless clash between Rama and Ravana. Set against a grand mythological canvas, the story unfolds as a powerful tale of dharma prevailing over adharma, culminating in the ultimate triumph of good over evil. "
In Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor is Rama, Yash is Ravana, Sai Pallavi is Sita, Ravi Dubey is Lakshmana, Sunny Deol is Hanuman, and Lara Dutta will portray Kaikeyi. Rakul Preet Singh has been chosen to play Surpanakha. Kajal Aggarwal is Mandodari, whereas Arun Govil is King Dashrath. Vivek Oberoi will play Vidyutjihva, Kunal Kapoor is Lord Indra, Adinath Kothare joins the cast as Bharat, and Mohit Raina is expected to play Lord Shiva.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is slated for release on Diwali 2026, and the second part on Diwali 2027. Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer makes his Bollywood debut alongside A.R. Rahman, composing the film's soundtrack. Action sequences are being choreographed by Guy Norris, best known for Mad Max: Fury Road.
