Epic 'Ramayana: Part 1' Heads for Global Cinemas Ahead of Diwali
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Nitesh Tiwari's ₹4,000-crore epic 'Ramayana: Part 1', scored jointly by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, opens worldwide on November 6, 2026, with Indian cinemas following on November 8.
Nitesh Tiwari directs this two-part adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, with Ranbir Kapoor starring as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Kannada superstar Yash — making his Hindi film debut — as Ravana. Sunny Deol appears as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman. The film carries a budget of ₹4,000 crore (approximately USD 478 million), making it the most expensive production in Indian cinema history. Co-produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, filming ran from April 2024 to July 2025 at Film City in Mumbai. Visual effects are handled by DNEG, the Academy Award-winning studio known for 'Dune' and 'Interstellar'. The score marks a landmark collaboration between A.R. Rahman and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer. Sony Pictures Entertainment has set November 6, 2026, as the global theatrical release date, with domestic Indian cinemas following on November 8, timed to the Diwali holiday window. Distributors across major South Asian diaspora markets — as well as emerging markets such as East Africa — are already tracking the release as a significant commercial event.
