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Ramayana Hits International Screens Two Days Before Diwali India Release
Ramayana is a big new movie based on an old Indian story.
A famous actor named Ranbir Kapoor plays the hero, Lord Rama.
The movie was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra.
Many people are very excited about it, calling it one of the most anticipated films of 2026.
The team released a special trailer in English, where the actors speak English.
The trailer became very popular, with more than a billion views in just five days.
Some people were confused because the release dates looked different.
The producer cleared it up: the movie opens on November 6 in other countries.
In India, it will release on Diwali, which is November 8.
He explained that international movies usually open on Fridays, which is why the dates are two days apart.
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, is one of the most anticipated films of 2026.
Producer Namit Malhotra confirmed Ramayana Part One releases internationally on November 6.
The film's India release is targeting Diwali, which falls on November 8.
Malhotra explained international distribution works from a Friday standpoint, causing the two-day gap.
The English trailer crossed one billion views within five days of going live.
- Who
- Director Nitesh Tiwari, lead actor Ranbir Kapoor, and producer Namit Malhotra, who clarified the dates
- What
- Confirmation that the film Ramayana releases internationally on November 6 and in India on Diwali, November 8
- Where
- International markets and India
- When
- International release November 6, 2026; India release November 8, 2026
- Why
- International distribution operates on a Friday release model, while India is targeting a Diwali launch
Key facts
- Film
- Ramayana
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Lead actor
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
- Producer
- Namit Malhotra
- International release date
- November 6
- India release date
- November 8 (Diwali)
- English trailer views
- Over 1 billion in 5 days
- Key cast
- Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita
Quotes
Namit Malhotra
Producer of Ramayana and head of the production company
“It’s releasing in India on Diwali. So we are releasing internationally on November 6. The international distribution works from a Friday standpoint, so that’s why it’s releasing on November 6. But in India, we are currently targeting the Diwali release.”
indianexpress.com
“The film is still set to open domestically on Diwali itself.”
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