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Ramayana holds Mumbai industry screening ahead of November 5 release
Ramayana held a special screening for film-industry guests in Mumbai on November 3, two days before its planned theatrical release.
Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, attended with his wife Alia Bhatt, while Sunny Deol and other cast members were also there.
The film adapts the Indian epic as the first part of a two-film story, with Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Early reactions to its October 27 Los Angeles premiere were mixed: some viewers praised the visuals, action and performances, while others said the spectacle overshadowed the storytelling and emotional depth.
The music also drew differing views, including questions about whether it captured the epic’s spiritual character.
The film is scheduled to open worldwide in theatres on November 5, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
The makers of Ramayana held a special screening for film-industry members in Mumbai two days before its scheduled theatrical release.
The screening took place on November 3, 2026, and was attended by cast members including Ranbir Kapoor, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey.
The film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.
Ramayana is the first instalment of a two-part adaptation of the Indian epic.
The film received mixed reactions after its world premiere in Los Angeles on October 27, with praise for its spectacle and criticism of its storytelling and emotional depth.
- Who
- The makers of Ramayana hosted the screening for members of the film industry. Cast members and other celebrities attended.
- What
- A special industry screening was held ahead of the film’s theatrical release.
- When
- November 3, 2026, two days before the scheduled release.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- The screening was held ahead of the film’s November 5 theatrical release.
Viewers praising the film
Viewers critical of the film
Visuals and production
Viewers praising the film
Some viewers praised its visual effects, production design and action sequences.
Viewers critical of the film
Some viewers felt the visual grandeur came at the expense of storytelling and emotional depth.
Music
Viewers praising the film
Some viewers responded positively to the film’s overall spectacle.
Viewers critical of the film
Some viewers questioned whether the music captured the spiritual essence of the epic.
Ramayana had its world premiere in Los Angeles, where initial reactions were mixed.
The makers held a special screening for members of the film industry in Mumbai.
The film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release.
- Screening date
- November 3, 2026
- Screening location
- Mumbai
- Scheduled release
- November 5, 2026
- World premiere
- Los Angeles, October 27
- Film format
- First instalment of a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic