Ramayana Maker Hints at Three-Film Plan as Part Two Moves to 2028

Production Updates

Producer Namit Malhotra has confirmed that the second installment of the upcoming epic film Ramayana has been delayed from its initial 2027 release window to 2028. Speaking in recent interviews, Malhotra explained that the team wants extra time to deliver a grand finale without rushing the post-production process. He also hinted that the project might expand into a full trilogy depending on how viewers receive the first part.

Cast and Crew

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra alongside Yash, the movie features a massive star cast. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi stars as Goddess Sita, and Yash appears as Ravana. The ensemble also includes Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, and Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari. The music for the film is composed by Oscar winners Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.

Release Plans

The first installment is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on November 5 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The filmmakers prepared two separate master versions, including one with a rewritten script tailored for international audiences. Ahead of the wide release, the film held its world premiere in Los Angeles on October 17, drawing a mixed response that ranged from praise for the visual battles to debate over emotional depth.

Context

Big-budget Indian films often utilize multi-part storytelling and simultaneous regional language versions to capture both domestic and global box-office markets. Such high-profile projects frequently adjust their release timelines to ensure visual effects meet international standards before hitting theaters.