Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana release date update: When to watch Nitesh Tiwari’s film in the theatres

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding director Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited mythological epic Ramayana, headlined by Ranbir Kapoor. The actor plays the titular role of Lord Rama in the movie. The film’s teaser, titled Rama, was recently screened at an IMAX theatre in Los Angeles, which will officially premiere on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on April 2. For fans eagerly anticipating the movie’s release date, there’s some good news. Ramayana Part 1 is expected to hit the silver screens this year during Diwali. Meanwhile, the second part is scheduled to premiere in 2027 during the festival of lights again.

All you need to know about Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana

According to a report by News18, Ramayana received a clearance certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on March 30. The upcoming teaser, which will be dropping in 2 days, consists of a runtime of 2 minutes and 38 seconds. The film has been given a 'U' (universal) rating, indicating that fans across age groups will be able to watch the movie.


The makers have so far unveiled the title release of Ramayana Part 1 in a 3-minute and 3-second clip, offering a VFX-induced first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Kannada actor Yash as Ravana. Both characters are depicted through visually appealing blue and red tones, creating a contrast between the two powerful individuals. Further details of the film are currently kept under tight wraps.

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Ramayana’s Los Angeles screening

Several videos of Ranbir Kapoor at the Los Angeles press conference for Ramayana’s screening have taken over the internet. In one of the videos, the actor was seen greeting fans with a smile and expressing his gratitude for their attendance.

Speaking about his role, Ranbir Kapoor shared that Lord Rama had been ‘the conscience keeper of billions of people around the globe for centuries.’ He not only enlightens us on the triumph of the human spirit but also stands for compassion, courage, righteousness, and forgiveness, added the 43-year-old. He was accompanied by Nitesh Tiwari and the film’s producer, Namit Malhotra.

Ramayana cast details

Besides Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, the ensemble cast of Ramayana features Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. On the other hand, Kajal Aggarwal and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as Mandodari and Surpanakha. Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha, and Indira Krishnan are also part of this project.