Set 5,000 years ago and revered by 2.5 billion people around the world, Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana is a two-part live-action cinematic universe being reimagined on the scale of the biggest tentpoles produced to date. The film unites some of Hollywood and India’s celebrated talent in a partnership like never seen before
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and 8-time Oscar winning VFX studio DNEG in association with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations; Ramayana is being filmed for IMAX and will release worldwide : Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
The creators behind the world’s most ambitious cinematic event unveiled the epic universe of Ramayana with the global launch of ‘Ramayana: The Introduction’ — setting the stage for the timeless battle between two of mythology’s most iconic forces: Rama vs. Ravana. The launch spanned the globe — with fan screenings across nine Indian cities and a spectacular billboard takeover at Times Square, New York. Helmed by visionary filmmaker and producer Namit Malhotra, Ramayana brings together a formidable army of Oscar-winning technicians, Hollywood’s finest creators, and India’s biggest names in acting and storytelling — reimagining one of civilization’s most powerful epics as a cutting-edge cinematic universe, rooted in Indian culture and created for the world.
This is Ramayana — a story of cosmic war, timeless destiny, and the triumph of good — still shaping the spirit of a billion people today.
THE CAST & CREW
In a stellar casting coup bringing together India’s biggest stars, Ramayana features:
– Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, a fourth-generation icon of Indian cinema
– Yash, India’s leading pan-India superstar and co-producer, as Ravana
– Sai Pallavi as the beloved Sita
– T, Indian cinema’s enduring action hero, as Hanuman
● Ravie Dubey in a refreshing new role as Lakshmana, Rama’s loyal
Namit Malhotra Producer shares ,
“This is a cultural movement for every Indian around the world. With Ramayana, we’re not just retelling history; we’re introducing our legacy to the world.Bringing together the finest global talent allows us to tell this story with authenticity, emotion, and state-of-the-art cinematic innovation. We’ve seen Ramayana portrayed before — but this version reimagines its landscapes, creatures, and battles with the scale and splendour they deserve. As Indians, this is our truth. Now, it will be our gift to the world.”
Nitesh Tiwari, director of the film shares:
“Ramayana is a story we’ve all grown up with. It carries the soul of our culture. Our aim was to honour that soul — and present it with the cinematic scale it truly deserves. As a filmmaker, it’s both a huge responsibility and a heartfelt honour to bring it to life. . It’s a tale that has endured across millennia because it speaks to something deep and eternal within us. We are not simply making a film. We are offering a vision — one rooted in reverence, shaped by excellence, and made to transcend borders”
Crafted for the world’s most immersive formats, including IMAX, Ramayana is envisioned as a transcendent theatrical experience — a cinematic odyssey into the heart of one of humanity’s most enduring epics.
