A landmark of Indian storytelling is preparing for a worldwide cinematic release. Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, the first part of a two-film adaptation, is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 5 November. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
The film brings a story with deep roots in South Asian culture to international audiences. Its central themes—duty, sacrifice, love and the consequences of power—have helped the epic endure across centuries and borders. For British Asian audiences, the film offers both recognition and discovery: a chance to see a familiar story presented to a global audience, and to share it with viewers encountering it for the first time.
The creative team reflects that international ambition. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra and presented by Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG and Monster Mind Creations. Its score is by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman, and Sony Pictures is handling its international release. The film is being prepared for worldwide audiences in multiple languages.
With its release planned for the Diwali season, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend brings together an ancient narrative and contemporary filmmaking. Its arrival is an opportunity to consider how stories rooted in one culture can speak to audiences around the world.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend releases in cinemas worldwide on 5 November 2026.
