Ramayana: Part One (2026): Cast, Story & Release Date
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Part One is set to reach cinemas in November 2026, and its first trailer has already sparked huge buzz. Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part adaptation of Valmiki’s epic brings Rama, Sita and Ravana to the big screen in premium formats. For another recent Bollywood release, read about Drishyam: The Conclusion.
Movie Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Ramayana: Part One (2026) |
| Language | Hindi, also releasing in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and English |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Cast | Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, plus Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh and others |
| Theatrical release | 5 November 2026 worldwide as announced by the makers; some listings show 6 November 2026 |
| Part Two | Planned for Diwali 2027 |
| Music | Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman |
| Production | Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Monster Mind Creations |
| Trailer | First trailer out; English/international trailer launched via Sony Pictures, and reports on 1 November 2026 put trailer views at 1 billion across platforms and languages |
| OTT | JioHotstar pay-per-view after the theatrical run, date and price not yet confirmed |
Details in this post come from the makers’ announcements and trailer coverage. The OTT date and price, and the 6 November listing discrepancy, are not yet confirmed.
The Story of Ramayana: Part One
Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part adaptation of Valmiki’s epic follows Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his exile, Sita, and Ravana — a story of duty, sacrifice and the triumph of good over evil.
Cast and Director
- Ranbir Kapoor as Rama
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Yash as Ravana
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshman
- Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor and Kajal Aggarwal in supporting roles
Ramayana: Part One is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and adapted by Shridhar Raghavan.
Where to Watch Ramayana: Part One
Ramayana: Part One will be in cinemas from 5 November 2026 in premium formats including IMAX. It will later be available on JioHotstar as a separate pay-per-view purchase, with the date unconfirmed. For another recent release, read about Eetha (2026).
FAQs
When is Ramayana: Part One releasing?
Ramayana: Part One releases in cinemas on 5 November 2026 worldwide as announced by the makers, although some listings show 6 November 2026.
Who is in the main cast of Ramayana: Part One?
The main cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Who directed Ramayana: Part One, and what is it based on?
Ramayana: Part One is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and adapted by Shridhar Raghavan from Valmiki’s epic.
When is Ramayana: Part Two coming?
Part Two is planned for Diwali 2027.
Where will Ramayana: Part One stream?
After its theatrical run, Ramayana: Part One is planned for JioHotstar as a separate pay-per-view purchase; the date and price are not yet confirmed.
