Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, will release worldwide on November 5, 2026, across premium formats. The makers confirmed the date on October 11 alongside a new poster, ending uncertainty over the film’s theatrical arrival. Advance bookings are scheduled to open on Dussehra, October 20, 2026. The announcement places the film’s release ahead of Diwali, which falls on November 8.
Key Points
- Ramayana: Part One will release worldwide on November 5, 2026.
- Advance bookings are scheduled to open on Dussehra, October 20.
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Ravie Dubey feature in the announcement poster.
- US theatre listings reportedly show different runtimes for Hindi and English versions.
- The makers have not publicly explained whether the reported US versions differ beyond runtime.
Ramayana Release Date Confirmed by Makers
The makers announced the release date on October 11, 2026, unveiling a new poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Yash appears in the background as Ravana.
The announcement stated that Ramayana: Part One would reach cinemas worldwide on November 5 across premium formats. It also confirmed that advance bookings would open on Dussehra, which falls on October 20 this year.
The announcement followed earlier uncertainty about the film’s release schedule. Some reports had pointed towards a Diwali release, while others discussed paid previews on November 4. The latest announcement establishes November 5 as the makers’ stated worldwide release date.
When Will Ramayana Advance Bookings Open?
Advance bookings for Ramayana: Part One are scheduled to begin on October 20, 2026, coinciding with Dussehra. The makers announced the booking date alongside the worldwide release confirmation.
The announcement does not, by itself, establish the exact time bookings will open or when ticketing platforms will activate listings in each market. Viewers should check official film channels and authorised ticketing platforms closer to the date for availability and show timings.
Ramayana’s English Version Reportedly Has a Shorter Runtime in the US
Separate reports about the film’s US release have drawn attention to two versions listed by American cinema chain AMC. According to Variety India, the Hindi version is listed at 3 hours and 15 minutes, while the English-language version, titled Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, is listed at 2 hours and 45 minutes.
That would make the listed English version 30 minutes shorter. The difference has been linked in reports to songs and an interval in the Hindi version, but the filmmakers have not publicly explained the listings or confirmed whether the two versions differ in other editing or narrative details.
The listed runtimes should therefore be treated as exhibition information reported by the media, rather than as a complete, official account of how the versions compare.
Ramayana: Part One Cast and Crew
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey portrays Lakshman.
Producer Namit Malhotra is developing the story as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic. DNEG is handling the visual effects, while composers Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman are associated with the film’s music.
The production’s international ambitions are also reflected in the reported English-language US release. However, the makers’ November 5 announcement remains the key confirmed update for audiences tracking the film’s arrival in cinemas.
Ramayana Release Timeline
| Date | Development |
| October 11, 2026 | Makers announce the worldwide release date and unveil a new poster |
| October 20, 2026 | Advance bookings scheduled to open on Dussehra |
| November 5, 2026 | Announced worldwide theatrical release |
| November 8, 2026 | Diwali |
Confirmed vs Not Yet Confirmed
Confirmed by the makers’ announcement: Ramayana: Part One is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, with advance bookings opening on October 20.
Reported but not fully explained by the makers: AMC listings show different runtimes for the Hindi and English versions in the US. The reasons for the difference and the extent of any other edits have not been officially clarified.
The November 5 announcement gives audiences a clear date to plan around after weeks of conflicting release speculation. The October 20 booking date also creates a defined next milestone for the film’s theatrical campaign. Meanwhile, the reported US runtime difference raises a separate distribution question: whether the English version is primarily a shorter presentation or includes wider editorial changes. Until the makers clarify that point, the release date and booking schedule are firmer facts than speculation about the versions’ contents.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next key date is October 20, 2026, when advance bookings are scheduled to open. Watch for official ticketing links, show timings and any clarification from the makers about the reported US versions before the November 5 release.
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FAQs
When will Ramayana: Part One release?
Ramayana: Part One is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026. The makers announced the date on October 11, ending uncertainty created by earlier reports about a possible Diwali release.
When will Ramayana advance bookings open?
Advance bookings are scheduled to open on October 20, 2026, which coincides with Dussehra. The makers announced the booking date alongside the worldwide theatrical release confirmation.
Who stars in Ramayana: Part One?
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey portrays Lakshman.
Who is directing Ramayana?
Nitesh Tiwari is directing Ramayana: Part One. The film is being produced by Namit Malhotra and is planned as the first instalment of a two-part adaptation of the Indian epic.
