Ramayana Part 1: After LA and London, a grand Mumbai premiere planned | Exclusive

Namit Malhotra's ambitious Ramayana: Part One is set to have a separate premiere in Mumbai following its Los Angeles premiere on October 27, India Today has learnt. The screening is said to be held at the Lower Patel’s IMAX on November 3, followed by a media screening on November 4. The film officially releases in India on November 5.Apart from Los Angeles, Ramayana was screened in London on November 1, where critics including BAFTA jury members were invited. They screened the Hindi version in London.A source close to the development told India Today that after promoting and doing their multiple rounds of interviews with international press in Los Angeles and London, a special cast and crew screening will be held in Mumbai on November 3. The invitees include the entire cast and crew along with esteemed guests from the fraternity."A special cast and crew screening will be hosted on November 3. Earlier, the plan was to keep it at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) but for multiple reasons, it was decided to be held at Lower Parel.The first round of screenings for a select few in Mumbai has already been held.” The premieres are being planned as a special showcase for the film, which is among the most ambitious projects undertaken by the producer.The screenings are expected to bring together members of the film industry and other invited guests ahead of its wider theatrical rollout. Advance bookings for the film have already rolled out in all formats and have seen an unprecedented demand over the last two weeks. As of 6 am on November 2, Ramayana has earned Rs 45 crore in India. The reactions from the LA premiere have been mixed. The Indian distribution of the film is being done by Dharma Productions, while internationally, Sony Pictures is handling distribution, including the China market.The film marks a major screen adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana, with Malhotra backing the project on a scale intended to reach audiences in India and internationally. Ramayana features an ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman.The supporting cast includes Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Indira Krishnan as Kaushalya, Sonal Jha as Sumitra, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari and Shobana as Kaikesi, Ravana’s mother. The film also features Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva, Kunal Kapoor as Indra, Ajinkya Deo as Vishwamitra, Anupam Kher as Jatayu, Adinath Kothare as Bharat, Faisal Malik as Kumbhakarna, Saurabh Sachdeva as Mareech and Chetan Hansraj as Mali.Ramayana: Part 2, initially scheduled for 2027 Diwali release, is now scheduled for Diwali 2028 release.- Ends