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Ramayana epic opens in cinemas worldwide
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend opened in cinemas worldwide on November 5.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
It adapts the Indian epic Ramayana, drawing on Valmiki’s version and other tellings.
It is the first part of a planned two-film story, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Reports give different budget estimates: one puts Part 1 at ₹1,600 crore, while another estimates ₹2,000 crore and the two films together at ₹4,000 crore.
Advance bookings topped ₹150 crore worldwide, according to the figures reported before release.
The film is playing in India and international markets, and early audience reactions have highlighted its visual scale and Yash’s performance; box-office results and fuller reviews are still to come.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend opened in cinemas across India and international markets on November 5.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
It is an adaptation of the Indian epic and is planned as the first part of a duology.
The English-language version is shorter than the Hindi version and is aimed at international audiences.
Reports give differing budget estimates: Hindustan Times reported ₹1,600 crore for Part 1, while Times of India reported an estimated ₹2,000 crore for Part 1.
- Who
- The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
- What
- Ramayana: Rise of a Legend opened in cinemas.
- When
- November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Cinemas across India and international markets.
- Why
- It adapts the Indian epic Ramayana. The sources do not state a specific reason for the release.
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The film held its world premiere in Los Angeles.
Paid preview shows took place in the United States and Canada.
The film opened in cinemas across India and international markets.
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Main cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Rama; Sai Pallavi as Sita; Yash as Ravana
- Release date
- November 5, 2026
- Planned format
- Part 1 of an intended duology
- Reported Part 1 budget
- ₹1,600 crore in Hindustan Times; ₹2,000 crore in Times of India
- English version
- Around 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi version, according to Hindustan Times
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