The Wait is Over! Namit Malhotra’s Epic ‘Ramayana’ Locks its Release Date

Ranbir Kapoor at The Ramayana preview event. Source: Phillip Faraone / Getty image for Prime Focus.

Hey there, Bollywood buffs and epic saga lovers! Welcome back to The Celebrity Hour, your ultimate pitstop for everything piping hot in the world of entertainment. Today, we have a massive scoop that’s about to make your day—and probably mark a giant circle on your calendar!

If you’ve been holding your breath for updates on Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana, you can finally exhale. According to a mega exclusive from Bollywood Hungama, producer Namit Malhotra has officially revealed the release date for this magnum opus.

Brace yourselves: Ramayana: Part 1 is set to light up screens worldwide on November 6, 2026, perfectly timed for a colossal Diwali weekend release!

The Star-Studded Cast of Our Dreams

Let’s talk about the sheer star power driving this massive project. The casting for this film has been nothing short of a dream team that is uniting the entire country's cinema industries:

• Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the divine role of Lord Ram.

• Sai Pallavi bringing her unmatched grace as Mata Sita.

• Yash (yes, our very own Rocking Star) taking on the formidable role of Raavan.

• Sunny Deol bringing his powerhouse energy as Lord Hanuman.

• Ravi Dubey rounding out the core cast as Lakshman.

A Cinematic Spectacle Like Never Before

Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios alongside Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, this isn't just another mythological retelling—it's being built to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Hollywood's biggest VFX spectacles.

The visual world of this epic is in the hands of DNEG (the VFX studio behind Oscar-winning visuals in Dune and Inception), meaning we are in for a truly breathtaking, IMAX-tailored experience. As if that wasn't enough to give you goosebumps, the musical score is being crafted by the legendary duo of A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Yes, the Hans Zimmer is making his Indian cinema debut!

Why We’re Freaking Out

The buzz around this $500 million (₹4,000 crore) two-part franchise is absolutely deafening. From the jaw-dropping trailer reactions we saw late last month to the sheer scale of the production, the Ramayana is shaping up to be a historic milestone in Indian cinema. Diwali 2026 can't come fast enough!

Are you as hyped as we are to see Ranbir Kapoor and Yash face off in this mythological epic? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and keep it locked to The Celebrity Hour for more updates!