Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 2 hrs ago
Faisal Malik says more is in store in Ramayana Part 2
Faisal Malik plays Kumbhakarna in Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part Ramayana film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana.
Malik says the preparation and production reminded him of behind-the-scenes videos he had seen about Hollywood films.
He described working with international technicians as an out-of-this-world experience and called the project a landmark for Indian cinema.
He says Part 2 has much more in store, but did not give details about what audiences will see.
The films also feature Sai Pallavi as Sita, and their crew includes visual-effects studio DNEG and composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
Part One is scheduled for release worldwide on November 5, 2026, with the second film planned for Diwali 2027.
The films are planned for release in five Indian languages and a worldwide IMAX release.
Faisal Malik, who plays Kumbhakarna in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana films, says there is much more in store in Part 2.
Malik described the filmmaking process as an out-of-this-world experience and said it reminded him of Hollywood behind-the-scenes videos.
He said he could not share details about his role but praised the preparation and the team, including technicians from the West.
The Ramayana project is planned as a two-part film, with Part One scheduled for worldwide release on November 5, 2026.
Part 2 is scheduled for Diwali 2027.
- Who
- Actor Faisal Malik, who plays Kumbhakarna in the Ramayana films.
- What
- Malik said audiences should expect much more in Ramayana Part 2.
- When
- Part 2 is scheduled for Diwali 2027.
- Where
- The films are planned for release worldwide.
- Why
- Malik said the project and its preparation were unlike anything he had experienced in India.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ramayana Part One is scheduled for worldwide release.
Ramayana Part 2 is scheduled for release.
- Role
- Faisal Malik plays Kumbhakarna
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Part One release
- November 5, 2026
- Part 2 release
- Diwali 2027
- Film format
- Two-part project
What people are saying
You should wait and watch Part 2, there is so much more in store.
It was an out-of-this-world experience for me.
I have never seen something like this happen in India.