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Namit Malhotra says new Ramayana film offers an unseen version of the epic
Producer Namit Malhotra says a new Ramayana film will show a version of the epic audiences have not seen before.
The Hindu story has been adapted many times for television, film and stage, prompting questions about the need for another version.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it is being made in two parts and aims for the scale and visual spectacle of major Hollywood films.
Malhotra says the project aims to show Indian cinema can match that scale.
The first part is scheduled to open worldwide on November 5, 2026, and the second is set for Diwali 2027.
Producer Namit Malhotra says the new two-part Ramayana film will present the epic on a scale and with spectacle not seen in previous adaptations.
He says the film aims to narrow the gap between Indian films and Hollywood blockbusters.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
The first part is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026, and the second for Diwali 2027.
The film is produced by Prime Focus and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, with DNEG providing visual effects.
- Who
- Producer Namit Malhotra says the film will present a new version of the epic. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash.
- What
- A two-part film adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
- When
- The first part is scheduled for November 5, 2026. The second is set for Diwali 2027.
- Where
- The film is planned for release in India and worldwide.
- Why
- Malhotra says he wants to show a version of the story not seen before and bring it to the scale of major Hollywood spectacles.
People questioning another adaptation
Namit Malhotra
Need for another Ramayana film
People questioning another adaptation
They ask why another adaptation is being made when the story is already familiar.
Namit Malhotra
He says the film will show a version of the story they have not seen before.
Scale of Indian cinema
People questioning another adaptation
Their view beyond the questions reported is not stated.
Namit Malhotra
He says Indian cinema can make spectacles as good as, or bigger than, those in Hollywood.
Ramayana had its world premiere in Los Angeles, according to Hindustan Times.
The film held a special screening in Mumbai attended by cast, crew and members of the film fraternity, according to Hindustan Times.
The first part is scheduled for release.
The second part is scheduled for release.
- Format
- Two parts
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Rama
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Sita
- Sai Pallavi
- Ravana
- Yash
- First part release
- November 5, 2026
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What people are saying
Listen, we’re making it because we want to show you the version of this story that you’ve never seen
No television show, no street play, no Ram Leela has ever shown you the Ramayana on this scale and with this spectacle that we are making
If you can do it, we can do it too.