MUMBAI — The grand spectacle surrounding director Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated mythological saga, Ramayana, has reached fever pitch. Following an explosive multi-lingual teaser campaign, producer Namit Malhotra and international distributor Sony Pictures officially locked in the theatrical release date for Ramayana: Part 1—scheduling the epic to hit global cinemas on November 6, 2026.

The release date announcement arrived alongside the debut of a dedicated English-language trailer designed for international audiences. Clocking in at 3 minutes and 54 seconds, the crisp preview features the core star cast—including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana—voicing their respective dialogues in English, marking a major push to position the Indian cinematic event for global moviegoers.

A Global Spectacle Scaled for International Screens

Sharing the English trailer across social media platforms, Sony Pictures wrote, "An epic journey unlike anything seen before. Watch the official trailer for #Ramayana, coming to theatres worldwide November 6."

The trailer kicks off with the menacing rise of Ravana, played by 'KGF' star Yash, declaring himself the supreme ruler across all realms. It transitions into Lord Ram's selfless devotion to duty, his 14-year exile accompanied by Sita (Sai Pallavi) and Lakshman (Ravi Dubey), and builds toward the ultimate clash between righteousness and evil.

Mounted on a record-breaking budget exceeding ₹4,000 crore, Ramayana stands as one of the most expensive cinematic endeavors ever undertaken in Indian cinema. Groundbreaking visual effects by Namit Malhotra’s Academy Award-winning studio DNEG are being deployed to recreate ancient India with unprecedented grand scale.

A Sweet Personal Connection for Ranbir Kapoor

For lead star Ranbir Kapoor, the November 6, 2026 theatrical date carries emotional significance. The date coincides with the birthday of his daughter, Raha Kapoor.

Ranbir previously hinted at the date during a fan interaction earlier this year, expressing how special the alignment was. At the San Diego Comic-Con global panel for the film, the actor shared that Ramayana will likely be the very first movie his daughter watches on the big screen, calling his casting as Lord Ram a transformational turning point in his life.

Two-Part Epic Journey

Ramayana: Part 1 is set to dominate the extended Diwali 2026 festive weekend worldwide, arriving two days prior to Lakshmi Puja. The story will culminate in Ramayana: Part 2, slated for release during Diwali 2027.

With an ensemble cast featuring Sunny Deol, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, and Vivek Oberoi alongside Ranbir, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, the cinematic saga promises to be a landmark moment in global theatrical entertainment.