‘Ramayana’ Part 1 locks November 2026 release; makers announce advance booking date

The makers of ‘Ramayana’ have announced that the first instalment of the two-part epic will arrive in cinemas worldwide on 5 November 2026. The release date was revealed alongside a new ensemble poster on the first day of Navratri, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Yash as Ravana.

The announcement also confirmed that advance bookings for the film will begin on Dussehra. Accompanied by the tagline “Yeh Ram Ke Yug Ka Aarambh Hai”, the new poster offers a glimpse of the principal characters in the upcoming mythological drama.

‘Ramayana’ poster reveals key characters

The newly released artwork places Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey in the foreground as Rama, Sita and Lakshman, respectively. Yash appears as Ravana, towering above the trio in the composition. The elaborate production design, costumes and sets provide a glimpse into the visual world created for the ambitious adaptation.

Sharing the announcement on social media, the makers wrote:

“On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, we celebrate the beginning of a new era. Yeh Ram ke Yug ka Aarambh hai.

Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana Part 1: In cinemas WORLDWIDE, across all premium formats, from 5th November.

Advance bookings open on Dussehra.”

The cast also includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, alongside the lead actors portraying key figures from the epic.

Nitesh Tiwari directs the two-part epic

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana’ is being developed as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the revered Indian epic. Namit Malhotra is producing the project through Prime Focus Studios, in collaboration with DNEG, the visual effects company with eight Academy Awards to its credit, and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.

While the first part is scheduled to release on 5 November 2026, the second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027. The films are set to reach audiences in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam.

The production brings together a large-scale visual effects effort and an ensemble cast to present the story of Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman and Ravana on the big screen.

Global distribution and theatrical release

‘Ramayana’ Part 1 will be released in IMAX and other premium formats. Sony Pictures will handle international distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will oversee distribution in the Hindi-speaking market.

With the release date now announced and advance bookings set to open on Dussehra, the makers have begun building anticipation for the first chapter of the two-part film. The sequel is expected to follow in 2027, continuing the story across the franchise’s planned cinematic releases.