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}} {{Infobox film
| name            = Ramayana
| image           = Ramayana Poster.jpg
| caption         = Official theatrical release poster
| director        = Nitesh Tiwari
| producer        = Namit Malhotra<br>Yash
| writer          = Shridhar Raghavan
| screenplay      = Shridhar Raghavan
| story           = Based on the ''Ramayana'' by Valmiki
| dialogues       = Kumar Vishwas
| starring        = Ranbir Kapoor<br>Sai Pallavi<br>Yash<br>Sunny Deol<br>Ravi Dubey
| narrator        = Amitabh Bachchan
| music           = A. R. Rahman (songs)<br>Hans Zimmer (background score)
| cinematography  = Pankaj Kumar<br>Mahesh Limaye
| editing         = TBA
| studio          = Prime Focus Studios<br>Monster Mind Creations<br>DNEG
| distributor     = Dharma Productions (India)
| released        = {{Start date|2026|11|6}}
| runtime         = TBA
| country         = India
| language        = Hindi
| budget          = ₹1,800–2,200 crore (both films)
| gross           = 
| genre           = Epic action fantasy
}}'''Ramayana: Part 1''' is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language epic action fantasy movie that s directed by '''Nitesh Tiwari''', and produced by '''Namit Malhotra''' under Prime Focus Studios, in association with Monster Mind Creations and DNEG. This one is based on the ancient Indian epic ''Ramayana'' by Valmiki, and yes it’s the first movie, from a planned two part film run. It has '''Ranbir Kapoor''' playing Rama, '''Sai Pallavi''' as Sita, '''Yash''' as Ravana, '''Sunny Deol''' as Hanuman, plus '''Ravi Dubey''' taking on Lakshman roles.

The film brings music by '''A. R. Rahman''', while the background score is composed by '''Hans Zimmer'''. It’s set for a worldwide theatrical release on '''6 November 2026''' around the Diwali festival time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/ramayana-part-1-trailer-release-time-where-to-watch-cast-and-more-about-ranbir-kapoor-sai-pallavi-s-mythological-epic-article-13987561.html|title=Ramayana: Part 1 Trailer Release: Time, Where to Watch, Cast and More About Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Mythological Epic|access-date=30 July 2026|website=Moneycontrol}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-trailer-to-release-on-july-30-namit-malhotra-confirms-worldwide-launch-during-brahma-muhurat/articleshow/132687170.cms|title=Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Trailer to Release on July 30; Namit Malhotra Confirms Worldwide Launch During Brahma Muhurat|access-date=30 July 2026|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Premise ==

Set in the old kingdom of Ayodhya '''Ramayana: Part 1''' traces the early days of Prince '''Rama'''. His marriage to Princess '''Sita''' starts out fine but then, it gets overshadowed by strange circumstances that push him into exile, like out of nowhere almost. Together with his faithful brother '''Lakshman''' Rama steps into a life turning pathway that checks his nerve, his obligations, and his righteousness. And as shadowy powers begin to rise, the movie basically lays down the ground work for one of India’s biggest epics, pushing the story toward a clash that keeps going in the second installment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/lifestyle/ramayana-trailer-to-launch-at-brahma-muhurat-why-is-the-pre-dawn-hour-considered-auspicious-11837840|title=Ramayana Trailer to Launch at Brahma Muhurat: Why Is the Pre-Dawn Hour Considered Auspicious?|access-date=30 July 2026|website=NDTV}}</ref>

== Plot ==

== Cast ==

* Ranbir Kapoor as '''Rama'''
* Sai Pallavi as '''Sita'''
* Ravi Dubey as '''Lakshman'''
* Sunny Deol as '''Hanuman'''
* Yash as '''Ravana'''
* Arun Govil as '''Dashrath'''
* Lara Dutta as '''Kaikeyi'''
* Indira Krishnan as '''Kausalya'''
* Kajal Aggarwal as '''Mandodari'''
* Rakul Preet Singh as '''Surpanakha'''
* Kunal Kapoor as '''Indra'''
* Vivek Oberoi as '''Vidyutjiva'''
* Anupam Kher as the voice of '''Jatayu'''
* Adinath M. Kothare as '''Bharat'''
* Sheeba Chaddha as '''Manthara'''
* Shishir Sharma as '''Vashishtha'''
* Ajinkya Deo as '''Vishwamitra'''
* Sonal Jha as '''Sumitra'''
* Harish Uthaman as '''Vibhishana'''
* Faisal Malik as '''Kumbhakarna'''
* Saurabh Sachdeva as '''Mareech'''

== Production ==
The making of the film started a few years before the actual production phase, with the team aiming for a big, cinematic adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, ''Ramayana'' . In this sense, the screenplay was handled by Shridhar Raghavan, but at the same time a lot of research and visual refinement was also done, to shape an authentic yet somehow modern retelling of the tale.

Principal photography kicked off in April 2024 in Mumbai. The production relied on large sets, advanced visual effects , motion-capture tech, and even international stunt crews, to rebuild the epic’s world the way it should feel. Once the first film wrapped up, the next installment started being worked on from January 2025. The visual effects are being done by DNEG, and post-production is set to continue for a few months, before the final release.

== Soundtrack ==

For the songs, the music is composed by '''A. R. Rahman''', while the original background score is by Academy Award-winning composer '''Hans Zimmer''', which also counts as his first Indian film venture. The lyrics are written by '''Kumar Vishwas''', and the soundtrack release is expected to happen ahead of the film’s theatrical opening.

== Release ==
'''Ramayana: Part 1''' is planned for theatres worldwide on '''6 November 2026''' during the Diwali festival. The film will be released in Hindi, and it’s also expected to be dubbed into several Indian and international languages.

== Marketing ==
The first real announcement came with a title poster that was released by producer Namit Malhotra . Since then, promotional updates have been describing the film as one of the most ambitious Indian productions ever put together. The teaser and trailer are likely to drop nearer the theatrical launch, then later there will be music drops, interviews and promotional happenings with the cast featured prominently.

== Reception ==

The film has not yet been released.

=== Critical response ===

Critical reviews will be available after the film's theatrical release.
== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27988879/ IMDB]

== References ==
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[[Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:2026 action films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Indian adventure films]]
[[Category:Indian epic films]]
[[Category:Indian fantasy adventure films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Nitesh Tiwari]]
[[Category:Mythological films]]
[[Category:Upcoming Hindi Movies]]