Advance ticket sales open across India on October 20 for the high-budget epic Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, ahead of its worldwide theatrical launch in IMAX and premium large formats on November 5, 2026.
The cinematic adaptation is arriving with massive scale, backed by a global team of over 10,000 technicians worldwide and an estimated budget of four thousand crore rupees. Producers have partnered with Sony Pictures to ensure a wide international rollout. As advance bookings launch across India, anticipation has been fueled by promotional rollouts highlighting the film’s detailed visual effects managed by the Oscar-winning studio DNEG.
Ranbir Kapoor and Ensemble Star in Mythological Epic
The film features Ranbir Kapoor starring as Lord Rama, alongside Sai Pallavi as Mata Sita and actor Yash taking on the role of Lankapati Ravan. The sprawling ensemble also includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Arun Govil as King Dasharatha, with music composed jointly by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
Recent promotional footage released by the production team showcases new sequences not seen in earlier trailers. This includes depictions of Mata Sita’s martial prowess, showing her participating in combat against the army of demons. Additional footage features Yash performing a intense Tandav in front of a giant statue of Lord Shiva, following a ritualistic blood tilak and tripund application.
Tribe Amrapali Researches Ancient Jewelry for Cultural Design
To establish distinct cultural identities for the film’s settings, the production appointed Tribe Amrapali as the official jewelry partner. Under the creative leadership of Tarang Arora, the design team spent over 18 months conducting intensive research into ancient Indian jewelry, temple art, and traditional craftsmanship.
| Kingdom / Character | Design Focus and Motif |
|---|---|
| Ayodhya (Lord Rama) | Balanced precision, traditional engraving, and solar motifs reflecting the Suryavanshi lineage and Vedic majesty. |
| Mithila (Mata Sita) | Delicate curves, soft shapes, and floral patterns inspired by nature, femininity, and inner strength. |
| Lanka (Ravan and Allies) | Bold, sharp, dramatic geometric shapes with deep-colored gemstones symbolizing power, wealth, and aggressive traits. |
Film Premieres in Los Angeles Before Two-Part Release
International promotional events are set to expand with a premiere scheduled for October 27 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, featuring a Diwali dress code for invited guests. Following its theatrical run, Jiohotstar will offer the film via a pay-per-view on-demand purchase option, marking the platform’s first time deploying this feature.
The cinematic project is structured as a two-part epic. While the first installment arrives in theaters on November 5, 2026, the second part is slated for release during Diwali in 2027.
