Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash announced for Diwali 2026 and 2027

Finally, we can witness something truly remarkable on the big screen. Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra have officially announced Ramayana, the highly anticipated masterwork. The film featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Yash as Raavan is set to be released in two parts. Malhotra, who is backing the project, announced that the films have locked Diwali 2026 as well as 2027. 

Official announcement of Ramayana film

According to the announcement, the makers promise to revolutionize Indian cinema on a grand scale. With unparalleled scope and imaginative storytelling, this grand dramatization revives one of India's most beloved tales.

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Namit Malhotra’s decade-long mission to transform the epic

Namit Malhotra, the creative director of Prime Focus Studios, unveiled a poster and wrote that he embarked on a noble mission over ten years ago to transform this epic, which has captivated billions of people for more than five thousand years, into a film. It was shared on social media. As their teams labour ceaselessly towards a singular goal—to offer the world the most genuine, sacred, and aesthetically breathtaking rendition of our history, truth, and culture—Ramayana—he is overjoyed to witness its exquisite development today.

They bring the greatest epic to life with honour and pride, and they want to share their joy with the audience. The first part will release in 2026 and the second in 2027 during Diwali.

Production schedule and timeline for Ramayana films

Earlier, a source had revealed to Pinkvilla that reports indicate that Tiwari and his crew are now filming "Ramayana" as a two-part epic also starring Sunny Deol. The producers have chosen a two-part technique to convey the story because of the film's scope and size. According to a source, 'Ramayana' will shoot concurrently, unlike most in the industry who wait for the first part's results before filming the second! 

The insider went on to say that production on "Ramayana Part Two" will begin well in advance of the premiere of "Ramayana Part One." The crew has planned a 350-day production calendar for the two 'Ramayana' films. This timeline incorporates both solo and combined scenes with the extended star cast.

Mark the dates of Diwali 2026 and 2027 in your calendars, as the two halves of India's most popular film, Ramayana, will set out on a mission to captivate viewers worldwide.

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