Mankind’s greatest story is about to ignite the big screen. Ramayana: Rise of a Legend brings the revered epic to life with world‑class filmmaking, monumental scale, and a cast led by Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi. With its official trailer now released, audiences worldwide are getting their first look at a mythic saga reimagined for a new era.
Arriving exclusively in theatres November 5, 2026, the film launches globally in Hindi and English, including IMAX and premium formats — perfectly timed for the Diwali holiday frame.
Ramayana
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari
- Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey, Arun Govil, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Indira Krishnan
- Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Action
Genre & Rating
- Genre: Epic Action Fantasy
- Rating: PG‑13 for sequences of strong violence, intense action, and some bloody images.
Synopsis
Based on one of humanity’s most celebrated ancient epics, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend follows:
- Rama, a prince bound by sacrifice
- Ravana, an immortal king consumed by vengeance
- Sita, whose fate intertwines their destinies
The story charts Rama’s journey from exile to confrontation, culminating in a clash between righteousness and tyranny. The prophecy binding Rama and Ravana sets the stage for a sweeping mythological war that has shaped cultural storytelling for millennia.
Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Ram / Parshuram / Vishnu
- Yash as Ravana
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Ravie Dubey as Lakshman
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
Additional cast members appear across the larger two‑part saga, including voices and roles from Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, and Amitabh Bachchan.
Director, Screenplay & Production
- Directed by: Nitesh Tiwari — whose Dangal remains the highest‑grossing Indian film worldwide.
- Screenplay by: Shridhar Raghavan
- Produced by: Namit Malhotra — founder of DNEG, the Academy Award‑winning VFX studio behind Dune, Interstellar, Inception, and The Odyssey.
The film is co‑produced by Prime Focus Studios, Monster Mind Creations, and DNEG, with Sony Pictures leading the global campaign.
Music by Hans Zimmer & A.R. Rahman
Two Academy Award‑winning legends — Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman — join forces for the score, marking their first major collaboration on a feature film.
Their combined musical signatures give the trailer its thunderous emotional weight, blending orchestral mythmaking with cultural authenticity.
Behind‑the‑Scenes Highlights
- Massive Scale: With an estimated combined budget reaching historic levels, Ramayana is positioned as the most expensive Indian film ever produced.
- Global IMAX Rollout: Both parts are filmed for IMAX, designed as a worldwide theatrical event.
- Epic VFX: DNEG’s Oscar‑winning teams deliver the film’s visual effects, including mythological weaponry, colossal battles, and reimagined demon armies.
- International Campaign: Sony Pictures unveiled the global trailer at a major event in Bengaluru, signaling a worldwide push to introduce the epic to new audiences.
Release Date
In Theatres Worldwide — November 5, 2026 Available in Hindi and English, including IMAX and Premium Large Formats
