A Historic Milestone in Indian Cinema: The Official Trailer for Ramayana: Part 1 Unveiled Globally!
In what stands as one of the most ambitious global launches in Indian entertainment history, the official trailer for RAMAYANA: PART 1 was dropped across five Indian languages—Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Conceived as a sweeping two-part cinematic saga, the project is spearheaded by visionary producer Namit Malhotra (Prime Focus Studios), directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal), and co-produced by pan-India superstar Yash through Monster Mind Creations, alongside eight-time Academy Award®-winning VFX powerhouse DNEG.
An All-Star Ensemble Across Generations
The magnum opus brings together a stellar cast representing the finest talent in Indian cinema:
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Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, portraying the crown prince of Ayodhya and the embodiment of Dharma.
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Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita, bringing grace, compassion, and strength to the screen.
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Yash as Ravana, bringing formidable screen presence to the immortal demon king.
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Arun Govil (iconic for his legendary portrayal of Lord Rama in television history) returns to the epic as King Dasharath.
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Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, Ajinkya Deo as Sage Vishwamitra, and Shobana as Kaikesi.
East-West Musical Collaboration: Hans Zimmer & A.R. Rahman
Adding unprecedented international heft to the narrative, Ramayana: Part 1 features a landmark musical collaboration between two Oscar®-winning legends—Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. The screenplay has been crafted by award-winning writer Shridhar Raghavan.
"Sharing India's Eternal Story with the World" – Namit Malhotra & Nitesh Tiwari
Reflecting on the scale and purpose behind this multi-year effort, creative architect and producer Namit Malhotra shared:
"The Ramayana is part of how we live, celebrate, and pass on values from one generation to the next. I have always believed that India's greatest stories deserve to be experienced on the world's biggest stage. We finally have the artists, technology, and collective ambition to present this extraordinary cultural legacy with the authenticity, scale, and cinematic excellence it deserves."
— Namit Malhotra
Director Nitesh Tiwari emphasized the reverence brought to the storytelling process:
"The Ramayana is timeless because of the values it represents. My responsibility as a filmmaker has been to approach it with complete honesty, authenticity, and reverence. Every creative frame—from performances to visual effects—has been guided by a desire to honor this extraordinary legacy."
— Nitesh Tiwari
Grand Festive Release for Diwali 2026
Scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on Diwali 2026, the global distribution will be managed by Sony Pictures, with Dharma Productions overseeing the North Indian distribution rollout.
