While he won’t be appearing on screen in a physical avatar, Anupam Kher will lend his voice to the revered bird Jatayu in Ramayana. Prior to this confirmation, reports had widely speculated that Amitabh Bachchan would voice the character, but this official update puts those rumours to rest.

Jatayu plays a crucial role in the saga, heroically battling Ravana to prevent Maa Sita’s abduction. The high-stakes clash between Jatayu and Ravana is anticipated to be one of the cinematic highlights of the film when it arrives in theatres this Diwali.

Apart from Kher, the makers had introduced Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev and Rakul Preet Singh as Surpankha, at the special event held in Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam last weekend. The trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 is slated to release this Friday.

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Yes, finally, the trailer release date for Ramayana has been announced. Taking fans across the borders deeper into its extraordinary world, the trailer is set to release on 24th July. Envisioned as a two-part theatrical event, Ramayana: Part One is a landmark big-screen spectacle that aims to bring one of India’s most revered stories to audiences across the globe with unparalleled scale, emotion, and cutting-edge visual storytelling. With the trailer release date now announced, the excitement has reached an all-time high.

Taking to their social media, the makers announced the trailer release date and jotted down the caption –

“From Bharat to the world, the Ramayana trailer premieres worldwide on 24th July, 2026.”

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Drawing inspiration from one of the most celebrated epics of all time, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is set to recreate its timeless emotions and grandeur on a massive cinematic scale. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita, while Rocking Star Yash takes on the role of Ravana. Sunny Deol portrays Hanuman, with Ravi Dubey stepping into the role of Lakshman.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the two-part epic will release in IMAX worldwide — Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.

By Keerti Kadam

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In a historic cultural outreach initiative, the creative team behind Ramayana is rolling out a massive nationwide school activation campaign starting July 9. The groundbreaking drive aims to bring the core values, spirit, and timeless legacy of India’s most revered epic straight to the younger generation across the country.

Conceptualised as an immersive engagement programme for students, the campaign will span 400+ schools across 18 cities, with an expected reach of 5 lakh+ students. As part of the initiative, children will participate in specially designed activities inspired by the world of Ramayana, including drawing and creative expression exercises, quiz competitions, and interactive discussions that encourage them to engage with the epic alongside their families. Through these activities, the campaign aims to spark conversations between children and parents around the values, stories and cultural legacy of Ramayana. Built around the thought “Hamara Satya. Hamara Itihaas.”, the activation seeks to introduce a new generation to the enduring power of the epic through participation, creativity and storytelling.

The initiative marks a significant step in the larger build-up to Ramayana, the cinematic retelling of the Indian epic being mounted on a global scale by filmmaker #NiteshTiwari and producer #NamitMalhotra. Envisioned as a two-part theatrical event, Ramayana Part One is a landmark big-screen spectacle that seeks to bring one of India’s most revered stories to audiences across the world with scale, emotion and cutting-edge visual storytelling.

Speaking about the school activation campaign, the makers of Ramayana said, “Ramayana has lived on for generations through stories, values and shared memory. With this school outreach initiative, our endeavour is to take that legacy to young minds in an engaging and meaningful way. As we build towards bringing Ramayana to the big screen, we wanted children to experience the epic not just as mythology they have heard of, but as a story of courage, duty, love and righteousness that continues to inspire even today.”

The school campaign is designed to create an early and meaningful touchpoint for students with the world of Ramayana, while also celebrating the epic’s place in India’s cultural fabric. Spanning multiple cities, the initiative is expected to drive widespread participation and build a strong youth connect for the film in the months leading up to its release.

Drawing inspiration from one of the most celebrated epics of all time, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is set to recreate its timeless emotions and grandeur on a massive cinematic scale. The film features #RanbirKapoor as Lord Ram and #SaiPallavi as Sita, while Rocking Star #Yash takes on the role of Ravana. #SunnyDeol portrays Hanuman, with #RaviDubey stepping into the role of Lakshman.

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Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the two-part epic will release in IMAX worldwide — Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.

About Prime Focus Studios
Prime Focus Studios, founded by filmmaker and producer Namit Malhotra, finances and produces innovative and compelling content across film, TV and gaming for global audiences. Leveraging the DNEG Group’s award-winning global capabilities, including soundstages, production facilities, visual effects, feature animation and more, Prime Focus Studios is a new home to innovative filmmakers and a partner to studios and rights-holders.

About Monster Mind Creations
Founded by Rocking Star Yash, Monster Mind Creations is an independent production house driven by a vision to nurture creative talent and deliver pioneering content that redefines cinematic storytelling. Monster Mind Creations is currently co-producing two event films: Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups in collaboration with KVN Productions, and Ramayana alongside Prime Focus Studios.

By Keerti Kadam

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The film’s first glimpse, which introduced Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, stunned the world, offering a peek into the universe of Ramayana that audiences are about to witness. However, the teaser featured a moment where the entire frame goes dark and becomes emotionally intense. Did you know that this scene is perhaps the most heartbreaking moment in Ramayana?

This scene tells of when Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana prepared to leave for exile, and Ayodhya witnessed an emotional collapse. Every household came onto the streets. The city, once ready to celebrate, fell silent as joy slowly turned into grief. Lord Rama did not want anyone to be troubled by his departure, hence he decided to leave late at night or early morning so that he wouldn’t disturb the lives of common people.

But despite this, the entire city was awake. Every single person stepped out of their homes and gathered on the roads, just to catch one last glimpse of their beloved king. No one wanted to stay behind. The silence of the night was filled with unspoken emotions, pain, and devotion. This moment shows the immense love people held for him. It became such a deeply heartbreaking moment yet a significant moment, for them to see their king leaving, and how every single person in Ayodhya turned emotional.

Bringing this together with the story of the Ramayana, one of the greatest tale ever, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana aims to bring epic emotion to life on an unprecedented scale. The film sees Ranbir Kapoor embodying Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi bringing grace to the role of Sita, alongside Yash as the commanding Ravana. Sunny Deol steps in as the indomitable Hanuman, with Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Ramayana will bring a cinematic vision that promises to be monumental, blending scale, storytelling, and deep emotional resonance. Ramayana, the two-part epic will be released in IMAX worldwide, Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.

By Keerti Kadam

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Global exhibitors John Fithian took to his social media and wrote –

“Update on #Ramayana – The First Global Blockbuster out of India?

When my partners Patrick Corcoran, Jackie Brenneman and I formed The Fithian Group, LLC, we did not anticipate that we would be privileged to collaborate with Namit Malhotra as he brings #RamayanaMovie to the world. In advance of CinemaCon 2026, Patrick and I sent the invitation below to many of our friends in theatrical exhibition.

Well, we just flew home from the CinemaCon week in Las Vegas. What happened? All the most important theatrical exhibition companies from the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Australia scheduled and attended private meetings in the Ramayana demonstration ballroom and theater, where Namit showed them never-before seen clips of the movie, with never-before used technologies and special effects, and learned from those leading western cinema operators how best to market, distribute and exhibit the movie in their territories. Having witnessed those conversations, I can now predict that Ramayana (in two parts) will become the first Indian global theatrical blockbuster ever.

See you at the movies!”

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Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the two-part epic will release in IMAX worldwide — Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.

By Keerti Kadam

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At CinemaCon 2026, Yash, said, “Ramayana has a certain substance that stays with you for a long time. The very reason this story has endured for so long, and gone beyond boundaries almost transcending cultures where people truly own it suggests there’s something deeply universal about it. And I feel that experiencing it on the big screen, with today’s technology, could make it feel even more immersive and unique for audiences, something they can truly take in and enjoy the way it’s meant to be seen.”

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the two-part epic will release in IMAX worldwide — Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.

By Keerti Kadam

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Unveiled globally with equal fanfare, the ‘Rama’ teaser marks a significant moment for audiences worldwide, bringing into focus a figure whose story has endured for over 5,000 years. For those who have grown up with this story, it offers a refreshed perspective. For others, it offers an opportunity to engage with it for the first time at this scale.

Rama represents the kind of hero the world rarely sees anymore. A hero who chooses duty over desire. Who walks away from power when it is right to do so. Who does what is necessary, even when it costs him everything. Revered as Maryada Purushottama – ‘the highest ideal of human conduct’, Rama embodies dignity, compassion, and moral clarity – even in the face of exile, loss, and injustice. That is what makes him timeless.

Nitesh Tiwari, Director of Ramayana – the 2 part film franchise, says, “Ramayana’s greatness lies in its emotional richness. At its heart, it is not just about good and evil, but about choices, consequences, and the weight of doing what is right. Rama’s journey is deeply human and that is what we have tried to stay true to.

Ranbir Kapoor on playing Rama says, “I don’t think I’m here to represent Rama. I’m here to learn from him. There is a simplicity and purity to him that is very rare; and trying to understand and imbibe that has been a deeply humbling experience.”

Namit Malhotra, Producer, Film-maker and Creative Architect of Ramayana, said, “The power of Rama’s story is not in what he conquers, but in what he lets go of. He represents a standard that is not easy, not convenient; but necessary. He chooses duty over desire, truth over comfort, and sacrifice over self. That is why his story has endured for thousands of years, and why it continues to matter today.”

From visionary producer and film-maker Namit Malhotra comes
Valmiki. Ramayana: Part 1, a sweeping, two-part cinematic event inspired by one of the world’s most enduring epics. Since the beginning of time, the Trinity Gods rule the three worlds; Brahma – god who creates; Vishnu – god who protects and Shiva – god who transforms. As the realms of heaven, earth edge toward chaos, the Trinity god Vishnu descends to earth in an avatar to restore balance. This time, Vishnu is reborn as Rama (Ranbir Kapoor), a human prince destined to restore balance. Opposing him, stands the most formidable, learned, undefeatable and immortal demon king Ravana (Yash), blessed by the Trinity themselves, driven by pride and a vengeance powerful enough to shatter the cosmos.

Unaware of his true purpose as the only opponent destined to stand up to Ravana in a fateful cosmic design; Rama is the idol of Dharma (duty above all) and the most loved crown prince of Ayodhya, the greatest human dynasty of the time. Rama tries to build a life of quiet honor with his beloved wife Sita (Sai Pallavi) and loyal brother Lakshman (Ravie Dubey) amongst others, until a twist of fate drives him into exile and toward an inevitable clash with Ravana in a reckoning so cataclysmic, it will decide the destiny of gods and mortals.

Ramayana is one of the most ambitious films in the history of Indian cinema, bringing together some of the biggest names in global entertainment to portray characters that have shaped storytelling across generations.

At its core is a landmark casting – Ranbir Kapoor and Yash (also producer on Ramayana) – two of Indian cinema’s most influential and widely followed stars, coming together in opposing roles. Each commanding a massive global fanbase and unparalleled star power. Their pairing marks a rare cinematic moment, bringing together two forces of scale, stature, and cultural impact in a single narrative.

The movie also stars India’s A-list acting talent including – Sai Pallavi (Sita), Sunny Deol (Monkey God Hanuman) , and Ravie Dubey (Lakshamana).
Produced by trailblazing filmmaker Namit Malhotra, helmed by one of India’s most successful award-winning director Nitesh Tiwari, and adapted by award-winning screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan; Ramayana features music by Oscar®️-winning composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.

Production design reimagines ancient India at an unprecedented scale, led by Ravi Bansal and Ramsey Avery, while action is helmed by Hollywood’s leading stunt directors Terry Notary and Guy Norris.

Prime Focus Studios, in association with eight-time Academy Award®️-winning production and visual effects studio DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, presents Valmiki.

Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana: Part 1, the first of a two-part live-action epic based on the ancient writings of the revered Indian poet, Valmiki.

Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana: Part 1 opens in theatres globally this fall during Diwali 2026. Part 2 is currently in production and slated to debut globally during Diwali 2027.

The Ramayana is not just a story, it is a living cultural force. Its most defining moment Rama’s return to Ayodhya after victory, is celebrated as Diwali, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness, and good over evil. Celebrated by billions across the world, Diwali is the continued remembrance of this story and what it stands for.

At its heart, the Ramayana is a profoundly human story, where Rama stands for dharma (duty above all), compassion, and selflessness while Ravana’s tragic downfall was driven by immeasurable ego, control, and desire.

This contrast between sacrifice and ambition, humility and pride, is what has makes Ramayana one of the most enduring and celebrated epics in human history.

Rama | Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana | Nitesh Tiwari | Ranbir, Yash, Hans Zimmer & A.R. Rahman

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With no film background or industry support, Yash started his career in theatre, slowly transitioning to television and then into films. He steadily climbed the ladder in Kannada cinema, gave back to back blockbusters and set new benchmarks in the industry with films like Googly, Kirataka and Mr and Mrs Ramachari.

The #KGF franchise marked a significant turning point, not just for Yash’s career but for Kannada cinema on a national scale. Yash played an integral role in pushing the film as a pan-India project, personally forging partnerships to extend its reach beyond Karnataka. Its sequel, KGF: Chapter 2, became one of Indian cinema’s biggest commercial hits, cementing his status as a pan-India star. KGF: Chapter 2 also played a pivotal role in reviving Indian cinema’s box office fortunes post-COVID, drawing massive crowds back to theaters and demonstrating the immense hunger for big-screen experiences.

Following the mammoth success of KGF, Yash took an unpredictable step: he didn’t announce any new projects for over 18 months. This decision was seen as a considerable risk in an industry where major successes are typically followed by back-to-back announcements of big ventures and associations with top directors.

However, he was driven by the goal to make films that will represent Indian cinema on a global level. Yash took the industry by surprise by announcing his next film, Toxic, with director Geetu Mohandas, who has won major international critical acclaim for her films. This association of a box-office powerhouse like Yash with a critically acclaimed director was unexpected, signaling a rare combination of mainstream scale with arthouse sensibilities.

He followed this up by choosing to play the role of #Ravana in #Ramayana. What makes this move particularly noteworthy is his decision to portray Ravana, a complex and layered character rarely taken up by superstars, especially at the peak of stardom. While most actors gravitate toward traditionally heroic roles in such projects, Yash has opted for a more challenging and unconventional path, further solidifying his reputation for defying industry norms.

Yash’s upcoming film, #Toxic, shows his dedication to elevate Indian cinema to a global stage. As the premiere production of Monster Mind Creations, Toxic tells a story with a universal connect, a narrative that transcends borders.

To support this ambitious vision, the creators are meticulously crafting Toxic on an unprecedented scale, ensuring its powerful story resonates worldwide. Yash and KVN Productions have made it India’s first large-scale production to be shot bilingually in English and Kannada, with extensive dubbing planned for all major Indian languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam among others. This strategic, ambitious approach highlights the team’s dedication to capturing exact sensibilities and cultural nuances, aiming for Toxic to resonate deeply with both Indian and international audiences, making it a film from India to the world.

Adding another layer to his involvement, Yash is co-producing both Toxic and Ramayana under his banner, Monster Mind Creations. His role as a producer shows his deep creative involvement in shaping the narrative of these films beyond just his performance, actively participating in how they are made and positioned for a wider reach.

Seventeen years since his debut, Yash has not only won over fans globally but has also redefined what it means to be a pan-India star, purely by setting trends rather than following them.

With Toxic slated for release on the Ugadi-Eid weekend (March 19, 2026) and Ramayana on Diwali 2026, the next year is poised to set new benchmarks in his remarkable journey.

By Keerti Kadam

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Backed by #NamitMalhotra — 8 times Oscar winner and the visionary force behind global blockbusters like Dune, Oppenheimer, and Interstellar. Ramayana is not just a film. It’s a global event rooted in Indian storytelling and powered by world-class collaborators.

From Oscar-winner #HansZimmer (making his Bollywood debut) to A.R. Rahman, from stunt director #GuyNorris (Mad Max: Fury Road) to an international crew of creatives across continents — Ramayana brings together a dream team to reimagine India’s greatest epic for the world stage.

Yesterday July 3, India witnessed an unprecedented rollout in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi — simultaneously unveiling Ramayana: The Introduction. Today, the world will witness its next chapter: Ramayana lights up Times Square, New York — with the film’s first visuals set to take over one of the most iconic digital billboards in the world.

Starring #RanbirKapoor as Lord Ram, #SaiPallavi as Sita, #Yash as Ravana, #SunnyDeol as Hanuman, and #RaviDubey as Lakshman, Ramayana is the biggest Indian cinematic event of all time.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and 8- time 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.

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Joining the wave of appreciation, actress #AliaBhatt has also expressed her excitement to witness something truly unforgettable with this film.

Taking to her social media, Alia Bhatt shared the first glimpse of Ramayana and wrote in the caption –

“Some things don’t need words.
This feels like the start of something unforgettable.
Diwali 2026 – we’re waiting
@worldoframayana #Ramayana @iamnamitmalhotra @niteshtiwari22 @thenameisyash #RanbirKapoor @saipallavi.senthamarai @iamsunnydeol @ravidubey2312 @hanszimmer @arrahman”

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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.

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