2026 · Film
Ramayana: Part 1
Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, releasing in theatres on Thursday 5 November 2026.
Release Thu, 5 Nov, 2026 Confirmed
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaRamayana: Part 1 releases on 5 November 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
Releases Thu, 5 Nov, 2026Confirmed
The story
Adapted from Valmiki's epic, the first part follows Rama, the prince and heir to the throne of Ayodhya. Guided by the sage Vishvamitra, he proves himself as a warrior and wins the hand of Princess Sita of Mithila. Palace intrigue then forces him into fourteen years of exile in the forest, where he goes with Sita and his brother Lakshmana, and where their path crosses that of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
A big-screen outing for families and anyone keen to see the epic in cinemas, with IMAX shows as well as Hindi and four South Indian languages. Check the certificate before taking young children.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
The film releases in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, including IMAX screens.
Background
The film adapts Valmiki's Sanskrit epic and is the first of two parts; Part 2 is scheduled for Diwali 2027. Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios produces it with Yash's Monster Mind Creations and the visual effects company DNEG, and A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer composed the music. Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash plays Ravana, Sunny Deol plays Hanuman and Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman. Filming began at Mumbai's Film City in April 2024. Overseas, the film is titled Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.
What we know so far
- Wed, 6 Nov, 2024Two-part film officially announced, with Part 1 set for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 for Diwali 2027. Source
- Wed, 5 Aug, 2026Bollywood Hungama reported a worldwide release date of 6 November 2026. Source
- Sat, 8 Aug, 2026Producer Namit Malhotra said the film would open internationally two days before India, with the India release planned for 8 November (Diwali). Source
- Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a 6 November 2026 worldwide release. Source
- Sun, 11 Oct, 2026Worldwide release brought forward by a day to 5 November 2026; advance bookings to open on Dussehra. Source
- Thu, 15 Oct, 2026The makers released a new trailer in Hindi and other languages (international title 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend'); IMAX listings give a 3h 15m runtime. Source
- Tue, 20 Oct, 2026Advance bookings opened in India on Dussehra; paid previews on 4 November are reported but not confirmed. Source
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Mythological epic
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravie Dubey, Sunny Deol
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Ramayana: Part 1 in India?
- Ramayana: Part 1 releases on 5 November 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
- Is Ramayana: Part 1 in Hindi?
- Yes. Ramayana: Part 1 is a Hindi-language film.
- When does Ramayana: Part 1 release?
- Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to release on 5 November 2026. This date has been officially announced. Latest update: Advance bookings opened in India on Dussehra; paid previews on 4 November are reported but not confirmed.
- When will Ramayana: Part 1 come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Ramayana: Part 1 yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.