Ramayana to Hold World Premiere at Academy Museum in Los Angeles Ahead of November Release

The upcoming cinematic epic Ramayana will host its world premiere on October 27 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' David Geffen Theatre in Los Angeles. The grand evening event will take place at the iconic museum, which is a major institution dedicated to the history, art and science of filmmaking. The premiere coincides with Diwali, and guests have been requested to wear traditional Indian festive attire for the red-carpet appearances.

Screening Details

The premiere will welcome a full-capacity audience of 945 guests, including leading Hollywood figures, filmmakers, international press and prominent members of the film industry. The film will be screened in 3D for the international audience. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the movie is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations.

Cast and Release

Ramayana is planned as a two-part epic, with the first part releasing worldwide on November 5, 2026, and the second part arriving during Diwali 2027. The film will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, and will also have an IMAX release. Sony Pictures will handle global distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film in the Hindi-speaking market. The cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, alongside Ravi Dubey, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan and Lara Dutta. Yash recently confirmed that the combined budget for both parts is ₹ 4,000 crore, noting that speaking about the scale helps showcase the strength of the Indian film industry to the global market.

Context

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles frequently hosts major global film events and Oscar-related celebrations. High-profile international premieres in the United States often serve as a key strategy for major Indian studio films aiming to expand their reach among global audiences and international media.