Advance bookings for Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, will open across India on October 20, 2026, coinciding with Dussehra. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological epic is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, with tickets expected to be available through major booking platforms.
The announcement gives audiences their first confirmed date to plan a cinema visit ahead of the film’s much-anticipated release. The makers have also highlighted premium theatrical formats, including IMAX, as part of the film’s big-screen rollout.
When Will Ramayana Advance Bookings Open in India?
Advance ticket sales for Ramayana: Part 1 are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 20, on the occasion of Dussehra. The makers announced the booking date alongside confirmation of the film’s November 5 worldwide release.
Tickets are expected to be available through major ticketing platforms. However, audiences should check individual platforms and local cinema listings for showtimes, seat availability and the timing of bookings in their city.
The film is also planned for premium theatrical formats, including IMAX, offering audiences the opportunity to experience its large-scale visuals on cinema screens. Specific show schedules and format availability may vary by location.
Ramayana Release Date: When Will Ranbir Kapoor’s Film Arrive in Theatres?
Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026. The date places the film ahead of the Diwali festive period, positioning it for a major theatrical run across India and international markets.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra under Prime Focus Studios, in collaboration with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The project is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic.
The second instalment is currently scheduled to arrive during Diwali 2027.
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi Lead the Cast
Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, and Yash appears as Ravana. The central casting brings together three major stars from Indian cinema for a screen adaptation of one of the country’s best-known epics.
The wider cast includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana. The film’s scale, mythological setting and visual presentation have been central to its promotional campaign ahead of the theatrical release.
Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman Compose the Music
The music for Ramayana brings together Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman. The collaboration pairs an internationally recognised film composer with one of India’s most prominent music directors for the ambitious adaptation.
The film is planned for release in five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. This multilingual rollout is intended to reach audiences across major Indian markets, alongside its international theatrical release.
Ramayana Part 2 Scheduled for Diwali 2027
The story is planned as a two-part cinematic project, with the first instalment arriving in November 2026 and the second scheduled for Diwali 2027. Further details about the sequel’s promotional campaign and ticket sales have not been established in the current announcement.
For now, the immediate milestone for audiences is October 20, when advance bookings for the first instalment are scheduled to open across India ahead of its November 5 theatrical debut.
