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SS Rajamouli Praises Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Ahead of Release
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli praised the new Ramayana film after sharing its trailer on X. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, whom Rajamouli praised for bringing the epic to the screen on a grand scale.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita and Yash plays Ravana in the ensemble cast.
The story is based on the Ramayana, one of India’s celebrated epics, and the film is planned as a two-part project.
The first instalment is scheduled for worldwide release on November 5, 2026, with screenings planned in several Indian languages.
A second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027, though no more specific release details are given.
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli praised Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana after sharing its new trailer on X.
Rajamouli commended director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra and the cast for bringing the epic to the screen on a grand scale.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
Part 1 is scheduled for worldwide release on November 5, 2026, with Part 2 planned for Diwali 2027.
The new trailer offers fresh scenes of Rama and Ravana, while the film’s visual effects had drawn criticism from some viewers after its first trailer.
- Who
- SS Rajamouli praised the film. Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra.
- What
- Rajamouli shared the new trailer on X and praised the film’s scale and cast.
- When
- October 17, 2026. Part 1 is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Rajamouli shared the trailer on X. The film is planned for worldwide release.
- Why
- Rajamouli said Ramayana is a story Indian storytellers aspire to tell and praised the team’s work.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The makers unveiled a new trailer for Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.
Rajamouli shared the trailer on X and praised the film’s team and cast.
Part 1 is scheduled for worldwide release.
Part 2 is planned to follow.
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Producer
- Namit Malhotra
- Lead cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Rama; Sai Pallavi as Sita; Yash as Ravana
- Part 1 release
- November 5, 2026
- Part 2 release
- Diwali 2027
- Languages planned
- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam
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What people are saying
#Ramayana is a story every Indian storyteller grows up aspiring to tell. It’s a joy to see @niteshtiwari22 and @malhotra_namit bring it to the screen on such a grand scale. Each actor brings these timeless characters to life with depth.
Looking forward to 5th November. Best wishes to the entire team.
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#Ramayana is a story every Indian storyteller grows up aspiring to tell. It's a joy to see @niteshtiwari22 and @malhotra_namit bring it to the screen on such a grand scale. Each actor brings these timeless characters to life with depth. Looking forward to 5th November. Best