Sony Pictures has released a new trailer for Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, Namit Malhotra’s big-screen epic starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita. The trailer came out on 15 October 2026, and the film releases in theatres worldwide on 5 November 2026.
Ramayana New Trailer Out
The new trailer was released on the official Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube channel at about 7:30 PM IST. It introduces the film to international audiences under the full title Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.
According to Sony Pictures, the film tells the story of Rama, “a prince bound by sacrifice”, Ravana, “an immortal king driven by vengeance”, and the prophecy that binds their fates. It will play in 3D, IMAX and premium large formats, and tickets are already on sale in several markets.
Background
- The first trailer of Ramayana came out on 30 July 2026 and has crossed 35 million views on Sony Pictures’ channel alone.
- On 14 October, Sony posted a “Trailer Tomorrow” teaser to announce today’s release.
- The film is made by Prime Focus Studios with Monster Mind Creations, Yash’s production company. Namit Malhotra’s VFX company DNEG, known for Dune and Interstellar, handles the visual effects.
- Ramayana is planned as a two-part film. This release is Part 1.
Ramayana: Release Date, Cast and Crew
| Movie | Ramayana: Rise of a Legend (Part 1) |
| Release date | 5 November 2026 (worldwide) |
| Formats | 3D, IMAX, premium large formats |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Producer | Namit Malhotra |
| Co-producer | Yash (Monster Mind Creations) |
| Music | Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman |
| Screenplay | Shridhar Raghavan, Nitesh Tiwari |
| Global distribution | Sony Pictures Entertainment |
| India distribution (North) | Dharma Productions |
Ramayana Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Rama
- Yash as Ravana
- Sai Pallavi as Sita (see all Sai Pallavi movies)
- Ravie Dubey as Lakshman
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
What’s Next
Ramayana opens in cinemas on 5 November 2026, just before Diwali. We will update this article with the Hindi trailer, advance booking and box office details as they are announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ramayana releasing?
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend releases in theatres worldwide on 5 November 2026, in 3D, IMAX and premium large formats, according to Sony Pictures.
Who plays Ravana in Ramayana?
Yash, the KGF star, plays Ravana. He is also a co-producer of the film through his company Monster Mind Creations. Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama and Sai Pallavi plays Sita.
Who composed the music of Ramayana?
The music is composed by Oscar winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. The lyrics are written by Kumar Vishwas.
Is Ramayana a two-part film?
Yes. Ramayana is planned in two parts. Rise of a Legend, releasing on 5 November 2026, is the first part. The release date of Part 2 has not been officially announced yet.
