The upcoming cinematic project Ramayana is set to host its world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ David Geffen Theatre in Los Angeles on October 27, drawing a full-capacity audience of 945 attendees, including Hollywood figures, filmmakers, and international press. The global release is slated for November 5.
Organizers are integrating the festive spirit of Diwali into the event by requesting guests to wear traditional Indian festive attire on the red carpet. The 3D screening marks a notable step in introducing the epic to international audiences.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios alongside DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the two-part feature will release globally in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The first part arrives on November 5, 2026, with the second instalment following during Diwali 2027. IMAX releases are confirmed, with Sony Pictures managing international distribution outside India and Dharma Productions handling the Hindi-language market.
The star-studded cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, supported by actors such as Ravi Dubey, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan, and Lara Dutta.
Addressing the production scale during a trailer launch in Bengaluru, actor and producer Yash confirmed that the combined budget for both parts reaches 4,000 crore rupees. He defended the transparency regarding the project's financial magnitude, noting the necessity of demonstrating the strength of the Indian film industry to the global market.