New Delhi, November 5, 2026: One of the most anticipated Indian films of the year, Ramayana: Part One, has officially arrived in cinemas worldwide today. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the mythological epic features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
The large-scale production aims to introduce the ancient Indian epic to a global cinema audience through modern visual effects, an international creative team and performances by some of India’s leading actors.
The theatrical release follows months of anticipation, international promotional events and advance ticket bookings.
Ramayana: Part One Releases Worldwide on November 5
The makers confirmed that Ramayana: Part One would open globally on November 5, 2026, across standard and premium theatrical formats.
The film is being released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and English, allowing audiences across India and international markets to experience the story.
The release date was previously associated with November 6, but the production team subsequently confirmed November 5 as the official worldwide opening.
The film’s arrival ahead of the Diwali festival is expected to attract significant attention from families and moviegoers.
Ranbir Kapoor Plays Lord Rama
Ranbir Kapoor takes on one of the most prominent roles of his career by portraying Lord Rama.
The character is central to the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic that explores duty, devotion, relationships, sacrifice and the conflict between righteousness and wrongdoing.
The actor’s casting has generated considerable interest because of the religious and cultural importance of the character.
Unlike many contemporary fictional roles, portraying Rama requires balancing a cinematic interpretation with audiences’ longstanding familiarity with the epic.
The performance is among the most closely watched elements of the film’s release.
Sai Pallavi Brings Sita to the Big Screen
Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, whose role is central to the narrative.
Known for her performances in South Indian cinema, the actress brings extensive experience in emotionally driven storytelling.
Her casting has attracted attention from audiences across different Indian film industries.
The film explores the relationship between Rama and Sita against the backdrop of the epic’s larger conflicts and moral questions.
Sai Pallavi’s performance is also being closely followed as the film opens internationally.
Yash Portrays Ravana in Star-Studded Cast
Actor Yash, known internationally for the KGF franchise, plays Ravana.
The film also features Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
Other cast members include Arun Govil as King Dasharatha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi and Indira Krishnan as Kaushalya.
The ensemble brings together performers from Hindi and regional Indian cinema.
The casting reflects the filmmakers’ ambition to make the adaptation accessible to audiences across linguistic and geographical boundaries.
Nitesh Tiwari Directs Ambitious Cinematic Adaptation
Director Nitesh Tiwari, whose previous films include Dangal and Chhichhore, leads the project.
The adaptation presents the familiar story through large-scale production design, dramatic performances and extensive visual effects.
The filmmakers have sought to balance contemporary cinematic techniques with the cultural significance of the source material.
Bringing the Ramayana to the screen also presents the challenge of condensing a vast narrative into a theatrical format while retaining its principal characters and emotional themes.
Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman Compose Music
One of the film’s most notable creative collaborations involves composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
Both musicians have received international recognition for their work in cinema.
Their involvement adds a global dimension to the production’s musical identity.
The soundtrack accompanies the film’s dramatic sequences, emotional moments and large-scale visual presentation.
The collaboration has also been an important part of the project’s international publicity.
DNEG Provides Large-Scale Visual Effects
The production involves DNEG, an internationally recognised visual effects company associated with major Hollywood films.
The visual effects help create the locations, environments and action sequences required for the mythological story.
Prime Focus Studios has positioned the film as a large-scale cinematic event designed for premium theatrical formats, including IMAX.
The technical ambition of the production has been a major focus of its promotional campaign.
Ramayana Holds Grand Premiere in Los Angeles
Before the worldwide theatrical release, Ramayana: Part One held a red-carpet premiere in Los Angeles on October 27, 2026.
The event took place at the David Geffen Theatre at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra attended the event alongside members of the creative team.
The premiere provided an international platform for the Indian production before its commercial release.
It also generated early discussion about the film’s visual presentation, storytelling and performances.
Advance Bookings Show Strong Audience Interest
The film attracted significant advance ticket bookings ahead of its release.
According to an India Today report published on November 2, advance sales had approached ₹50 crore in India, with approximately 11 lakh tickets sold at that stage.
International advance bookings also indicated interest in overseas markets, particularly North America.
However, advance sales do not represent the film’s complete opening-day box-office collection.
Final earnings will depend on actual theatrical attendance and subsequent reporting from distributors and trade analysts.
Early Reviews Offer Mixed Reactions
International screenings ahead of the release generated differing reactions among critics.
Some reviewers praised the scale of the production, visual effects and performances.
Others raised concerns about pacing, storytelling and the emotional impact of certain sequences.
The divided response suggests that the film’s technical achievements and its narrative execution may be assessed differently by audiences.
Broader public reactions are expected to become clearer as more people watch the film during its opening weekend.
Ramayana: Part Two Planned for 2028
The Ramayana project was originally announced as a two-part adaptation.
While the second instalment had initially been planned for 2027, producer Namit Malhotra recently confirmed that it has been pushed to 2028.
He also discussed the possibility of expanding the project into a trilogy, depending on how the story develops and the response to the first film.
No definitive announcement has been made about a third instalment.
Release Marks Major Moment for Indian Cinema
The worldwide release of Ramayana: Part One represents a significant effort to present an Indian cultural and literary epic through contemporary filmmaking.
With a cast spanning several film industries, international distribution and an extensive visual effects operation, the production is designed to reach audiences beyond the traditional Hindi cinema market.
The film’s theatrical performance will be closely monitored during the Diwali period, particularly after its substantial advance bookings and international premiere.
As audiences begin watching the film on November 5, attention now turns to its opening-day reception, box-office collections and the response to its interpretation of one of India’s most celebrated epics.
Source: Prime Focus Studios, India Today, The Indian Express, NDTV — November 5, 2026
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