The makers of the much-anticipated epic Ramayana have announced that Part 1 will release worldwide on November 5, 2026. Marking the first day of Navaratri, the team unveiled a new character poster with the message, “Yeh Ram Ke Yug Ka Aarambh Hai” (This is the beginning of Ram’s era). Advance ticket bookings will open on Dussehra.
The poster features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, with Rocking Star Yash appearing as Ravana in the background. The character designs, costumes and grand visual backdrop offer a glimpse of the film’s scale and visual splendour.
Sharing the poster on social media, the makers said, “As we celebrate the auspicious beginning of a new era, this is the beginning of Ram’s era.” They confirmed that Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana: Part 1 will arrive in theatres worldwide on November 5, with advance bookings opening on Dussehra.
Based on the Indian epic revered by millions across the world, Ramayana aims to bring the timeless story to the big screen on a grand scale. The cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part epic is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with eight-time Oscar-winning visual effects company DNEG, in partnership with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Part 1 will release on November 5, 2026, while Part 2 is scheduled to arrive during Diwali 2027.
The film will release in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam and will be available in premium theatrical formats, including IMAX. Sony Pictures will handle international distribution, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film in the Hindi-language market.
With its ambitious scale, advanced film making technology and spectacular visuals, Ramayana has already generated considerable excitement among moviegoers. The new poster and release-date announcement have further heightened anticipation for the first installment of this epic cinematic adaptation.
