Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Ramayana Release Date Announced: November 6, 2026, Ahead of Diwali
A big new movie called Ramayana is coming to theaters.
It is based on a very famous old story from India about good versus evil.
The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash.
The first part will come out on November 6, 2026.
That day is extra special because it is the birthday of Ranbir Kapoor's little daughter, Raha.
The movie arrives just two days before Diwali, a big festival of lights.
Ranbir is very excited to take his daughter to see it.
It will be her very first movie on the big screen.
The story follows Ram, Sita, and Lakshman, and sets up a battle with the villain Ravana, who kidnaps Sita.
The second part of the movie is expected the next year, around Diwali 2027.
Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic Ramayana will release in cinemas worldwide on November 6, 2026.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
The release date is extra special for Ranbir Kapoor because it falls on his daughter Raha's birthday, just two days before Diwali.
Sony Pictures confirmed the date on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after unveiling the film's English trailer.
Produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is a two-part event, with Part 2 expected around Diwali 2027 and no exact date announced yet.
- Who
- Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, produced by Namit Malhotra.
- What
- The release date of the film's first installment was officially announced as November 6, 2026, with a worldwide theatrical release.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after Sony Pictures unveiled the English trailer; the film releases on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- In cinemas worldwide; Ranbir Kapoor also discussed the film at San Diego Comic Con 2026.
- Why
- The date is extra special for Ranbir Kapoor because it is his daughter Raha's birthday, and the release comes just two days before Diwali.
- Film
- Ramayana (Part 1)
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Lead Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravie Dubey
- Producer
- Namit Malhotra
- Release Date
- November 6, 2026
- Part 2 Release
- Expected around Diwali 2027; no exact date announced
- Trailer
- Grand trailer in July 2026; English trailer unveiled August 5, 2026
- Special Significance
- Raha Kapoor's birthday; two days before Diwali
