Ramayana release date out: Makers share English trailer as divine takeover begins

The makers of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana have finally announced the release date of the much-awaited mythological epic. Produced by Namit Malhotra, the film's first instalment will hit theatres on November 6, 2026, two days ahead of Diwali. Alongside the announcement, the makers also unveiled an English-language trailer, giving audiences a new look at the film ahead of its release.Unlike conventional dubbed trailers, the English version features the characters speaking English lines. While several social media users have speculated that the effect may have been achieved using Brahma AI, the makers have not officially confirmed the technology behind the trailer. Namit Malhotra had previously spoken about using advanced technology to localise Ramayana for audiences across multiple languages.Sony Pictures announced the release date on its official X handle on Wednesday. While Part 1 will release on November 6, 2026, the second instalment is expected to arrive around Diwali 2027. An exact release date for Ramayana: Part 2 is yet to be announced.The trailer, first released in July 2026, opens with Yash's Ravana declaring himself the ruler of all three worlds before unleashing destruction across the land. Lord Vishnu then takes the avatar of Ram to restore balance. The footage introduces Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, who protects his people before marrying Sita, played by Sai Pallavi. The story takes a dramatic turn when Ram is sentenced to 14 years of vanvaas (Exile). Sita and Lakshman, portrayed by Ravie Dubey, accompany him into exile, before Ravana abducts Sita, setting the stage for the epic clash between good and evil.Speaking earlier to The Direct, Ranbir Kapoor reflected on the challenge of adapting one of India's most revered epics into just two films. "To be honest, to tell Ramayana, you probably need a 10-part movie, but the kind of conciseness in two parts was very hard," he said. The actor also dismissed the notion that the epic required a contemporary reinterpretation to connect with modern audiences. "I don't think a story like Ramayana needs that. I think the text has stayed over 4,000 years. Lord Rama has been the conscious gatekeeper of millions of people around the world, and I think everything that it talks about courage, good over evil, rightfulness, forgiveness, compassion, ego it's a life lesson."Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The two-part adaptation is backed by producer Namit Malhotra, with the first chapter set to release on November 6, 2026.- EndsPublished On: Aug 6, 2026 08:18 IST