Sony Sets Nov 6 Global Premiere for 'Ramayana', Two Days Before India's Diwali Launch
Sony Pictures has scheduled a global theatrical release for Nitesh Tiwari's epic 'Ramayana' on November 6, 2026. The film will open in India two days later on November 8 to coincide with the Diwali festival. Produced by Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations, the movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi. It is the first installment of a two-part adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, with a combined budget reported at up to $500 million. The production features visual effects by DNEG and a score by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Both parts are filmed for IMAX, with the second installment planned for Diwali 2027. The staggered release strategy aims to position the film as a global cinematic event, with international markets opening before domestic ones. Promotional efforts include an English-language trailer where the cast voices their own dialogue, and fan events in Delhi and Bengaluru in late October and early November. The film is distributed internationally by Sony and domestically by Dharma Productions in Hindi-speaking regions.
