Ramayana makers confirm November 5 release date for Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus, announce advance booking date

Ramayana Part 1. Pic via Instagram

Marking the first day of Navratri 2026, the makers of Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus, Ramayana, shared a special announcement with fans who are eagerly awaiting the film. They unveiled a new ensemble poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, while announcing the official release date of Part 1 of the two-part epic, amid the buzz. The makers also shared when the advance bookings for the film will begin.

Ramayana release date announced

While it was earlier announced that the film would release on Diwali 2026, the date was not officially confirmed. Now, in the latest announcement, the makers revealed that the film would hit cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026. Meanwhile, its advance bookings will open this Dussehra.

The latest poster shared on social media shows Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman in the front, while Rocking Star Yash's Ravana is seen towering over them, creating a visual contrast between the characters. It also gives a glimpse into the elaborate sets, costumes and detailing of the world being brought to life for the two-part epic.

Taking to social media, the makers shared the poster and the announcement with the caption, "On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, we celebrate the beginning of a new era. Yeh Ram ke Yug ka Aarambh hai. Namit Malhotra's Ramayana Part 1: In cinemas WORLDWIDE, across all premium formats, from 5th November. Advance bookings open on Dussehra."

Notably, the makers had planned a grand event in Maharashtra's Ramtek to release a song from the film on Navratri. However, the event was cancelled due to the drought in the state.

About Ramayana

Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman is set to bring one of the world's most revered epics to the big screen.

Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the film is envisioned as a two-part epic. Part 1 is set to release worldwide on November 5, 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027. The film will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam across India.