Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash's Ramayana: The Introduction is slated for a Diwali 2026 release, and the hype is unreal. While the makers had earlier
released a stunning three-minute-long teaser, fans are eagerly waiting for more. Reports of a grand Ram Navami event had surfaced online. However, it looks like the showcase of the pivotal characters is being postponed. For those unversed, it was supposed to take place at Mumbai’s Gateway of India. It has reportedly been postponed amid the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. The makers want to take their time and avoid rushing the launch, says a report. Here's all you need to know about the latest development. Ramayana: Part One's Grand Showcase Event Delayed The mythological epic’s showcase was meant to introduce the looks of the lead actors. In the film, RK plays Lord Ram while Sai essays Sita. Yash will portray Ravana in the Nitesh Tiwari directorial. As per a report by Mid-Day, the makers had already locked the venue and sent out invites to guests. However, the event has now been postponed. According to sources close to the production, producer Namit Malhotra has decided to delay the launch of the film’s promotional material due to the ongoing global tensions amid the US–Israel–Iran conflict. The event, which was scheduled for March 26, will reportedly now be held later in May. An insider shared that the Ram Navami launch was meant to be a big moment for the film. However, since Ramayana is being planned as an international project aimed at a global audience, the producers felt the current global tensions were not the right time to unveil such major promotional material. The source added that the team does not want to rush the launch and prefers to wait for a better time. More About Ramayana Ramayana will be released in two parts, with Ramayana: The Introduction arriving on Diwali this year. Apart from Yash, RK and Sai, the film features Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta and Rakul Preet Singh. Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Mohit Raina, Arun Govil and Adinath Kothare are also a part of the project. During a session on AI and filmmaking at the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026, the producer said that the Ramayana is deeply rooted in India’s culture and history. He explained that after spending nearly two decades trying to establish himself in Hollywood, he realised that Indian history and culture had very little representation there. This motivated him to present a story that reflects India’s rich heritage to a global audience. Malhotra added that Ramayana felt like the perfect story to showcase the country’s cultural legacy to the world with pride.
