The makers of Ramayana have officially confirmed that the much-awaited second instalment will arrive in cinemas during Diwali 2028. The announcement comes at the end of Ramayana: Part 1, which has saved two major reveals for its closing moments: the sequel’s release window and Sunny Deol’s first appearance as Lord Hanuman.
The confirmation also validates an earlier report published by Bollywood Hungama on October 23, which stated that Ramayana 2 had been pushed from its originally announced Diwali 2027 release window to Diwali 2028. The film’s end-credit slate now makes the revised timeline official, giving audiences a confirmed window for the next chapter of Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation.
The first instalment was initially announced on July 3, 2025, with a two-part release plan. At the time, the makers had scheduled Part 1 for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 for Diwali 2027. However, the scale of the production and the additional work required for the sequel led to a change in the schedule.
Ramayana Part 2 to Release During Diwali 2028
The Diwali 2028 release confirmation is one of the biggest takeaways from the first film’s ending. Rather than leaving the sequel’s timeline uncertain, the makers have used the end-credit slate to announce when audiences can expect the next instalment.
Producer Namit Malhotra had already confirmed the postponement in recent interviews, explaining that the additional year would give the team more time to complete the ambitious second chapter. He indicated that the makers did not want to rush the film and wanted to deliver its concluding portions on the scale the story demands.
The second instalment is expected to take the narrative into the larger conflict involving Lord Rama and Ravana. With the first film establishing the central characters and the events leading towards the next phase of the epic, the sequel will carry the story forward.
Sunny Deol Makes His First Appearance as Lord Hanuman
The release-date announcement is not the only surprise waiting for viewers at the end of Ramayana: Part 1. Sunny Deol, who plays Lord Hanuman, makes his first appearance in a post-credit sequence, giving audiences a glimpse of the character who is expected to have a significant role in the sequel.
The scene introduces Hanuman against the backdrop of the Hanuman Chalisa. Although the makers keep Sunny Deol’s complete face reveal concealed, the sequence offers a striking glimpse of the character flying with his gada and invoking the name of Lord Rama.
The decision to reserve Hanuman’s introduction for the closing moments gives the first instalment a direct connection to the story ahead. It also builds anticipation around Sunny Deol’s portrayal, with the actor expected to feature more prominently as the epic moves towards its next chapter.
The sequence follows an earlier Bollywood Hungama report published on September 1, which had indicated that the makers were planning to introduce Hanuman towards the end of the first film. The report compared the intended impact to the memorable ending of Baahubali: The Beginning, where the question surrounding Kattappa’s actions became a major talking point ahead of the sequel.
Why Was Ramayana Part 2 Postponed to 2028?
The sequel was originally planned for Diwali 2027, but the makers have now given the project an additional year. Namit Malhotra has explained that the decision was driven by the scale of the film and the time required to do justice to its concluding chapter.
The second instalment is expected to feature a larger canvas, with the conflict between Rama and Ravana forming a central part of the story. The production will therefore require substantial work across filming, action design and visual effects.
Malhotra has emphasised that the team wants to avoid rushing the finale. The revised Diwali 2028 window gives the filmmakers more time to complete the project according to their intended vision.
With the first film now introducing Sunny Deol as Hanuman and officially confirming the sequel’s release window, Ramayana: Part 1 leaves audiences with a clear indication of what lies ahead. The next instalment is scheduled for Diwali 2028, and the makers have already begun building anticipation for the epic’s next chapter.
Ramayana: Part 2 is officially set for Diwali 2028, while Sunny Deol’s post-credit appearance as Lord Hanuman offers the first glimpse of a major character in the sequel.
