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Ramayana to offer pay-per-view streaming on JioHotstar after cinema run
Ramayana: Part One will stream on JioHotstar in India after its cinema run, with viewers paying separately to watch it.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra.
The pay-per-view option is aimed at viewers who cannot reach a cinema, according to the production house.
It will not be included as part of a standard streaming subscription.
The film is scheduled for a worldwide cinema release on November 5, 2026, timed to Diwali.
It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
The streaming price and other details have not been announced.
Ramayana will be available to viewers in India on JioHotstar through a pay-per-view purchase after its theatrical run.
The deal is between JioHotstar and Prime Focus Studios.
The film is scheduled to open worldwide in cinemas on November 5, 2026, coinciding with Diwali.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi.
The makers say the digital release is intended to reach viewers who may not have access to cinemas.
- Who
- JioHotstar and Prime Focus Studios announced the deal. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi.
- What
- Ramayana will be offered as a separate pay-per-view purchase on JioHotstar after its theatrical run.
- When
- The film is scheduled to open in cinemas on November 5, 2026. The streaming option will follow its theatrical run.
- Where
- In India, on JioHotstar; the film is scheduled to open worldwide in cinemas.
- Why
- The partnership aims to make the film accessible to people who may not have access to cinemas.
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The makers announced the pay-per-view streaming offering on JioHotstar.
The film is scheduled to open worldwide in cinemas, coinciding with Diwali.
Viewers in India will be able to purchase access to the film on JioHotstar.
- Streaming platform
- JioHotstar
- Streaming model
- Separate on-demand pay-per-view purchase
- Deal partners
- JioHotstar and Prime Focus Studios
- Theatrical release
- November 5, 2026
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Languages
- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and English
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