Ramayana Part 1 to release worldwide on November 5

Ramayana Part 1 will release worldwide on November 5, 2026, ahead of Diwali, with advance bookings opening on Dussehra. The makers announced the date on the first day of Navratri alongside a new ensemble poster showing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Yash as Ravana in the background.

Cast And Crew

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part epic features Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Arun Govil as King Dasharatha, Indira Krishna as Queen Kaushalya, Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi, Sonal Jha as Queen Sumitra, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios is producing the film alongside DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations.

Release Details

The film will hit theatres in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam in IMAX and other premium formats. Sony Pictures handles worldwide distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions takes charge of the Hindi-speaking market. The second part is slated for release on Diwali 2027.

Context

Major cinematic adaptations of mythological epics often use festive windows like Diwali and Navratri to build massive anticipation and secure wide box office openings. The multi-language strategy reflects a growing industry trend of targeting pan-Indian and global audiences simultaneously with premium formats.