The makers of Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana' have released the film’s international trailer, offering a glimpse into the contrasting worlds of Lord Rama and Ravana as the ambitious Indian epic expands its global promotional campaign in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The trailer highlights the film’s action, visual scale and cinematic interpretation of the legendary conflict between the prince of Ayodhya and the king of Lanka.

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash feature in new character posters

The newly unveiled posters present contrasting images of the film’s principal characters. Ranbir Kapoor, portraying Lord Rama, is seen drawing his bow and taking aim with an arrow, while sunlight streams through the forest in the background.

Yash’s poster, meanwhile, depicts Ravana seated amid fallen warriors, holding a spear against the imposing backdrop of a palace. The battle-scarred setting and the aftermath of a fierce confrontation underline the formidable presence of Lanka’s ruler.

Together, the visuals offer a glimpse into the distinct worlds being created for the two characters in the film.

Trailer launched at Bengaluru event

The international trailer was unveiled at an event in Bengaluru organised by Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The gathering was attended by members of the cast and crew, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravie Dubey, composer AR Rahman and director Nitesh Tiwari, among others.

The collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment forms part of the film’s international campaign ahead of its theatrical release.

'Ramayana' cast and production details

The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, 'Ramayana' is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG, which has won eight Academy Awards, and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Conceived as a two-part cinematic epic, the project aims to bring the Indian mythological narrative to audiences on a large scale.

'Ramayana' release date and distribution

The first instalment of 'Ramayana' is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026, with the second part planned for Diwali 2027.

The film will be released across India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam and will also be presented in IMAX.

Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle international distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film in the Hindi-speaking market.