Unveiling a new ensemble poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor (Lord Ram), Sai Pallavi (Sita), Ravie Dubey (Lakshman), and Rocking Star Yash (Ravana), the makers announced that the live-action mythological spectacle will hit cinemas worldwide on Thursday, November 5, 2026, across all premium large formats and IMAX.
The announcement also confirmed that domestic and international advance ticket bookings will officially open this Dussehra (Friday, October 16).
Resolving the Date Confusion: Why November 5 Was Locked
The formal announcement resolves weeks of conflicting operational signals between domestic and overseas distributors:
The International Window: Sony Pictures International, which oversees distribution outside India, had previously listed Friday, November 6 in select global marketing assets.
The Unified Day-and-Date Model: To prevent overseas spoilers and pirated leaks from impacting domestic theatrical occupancies, the studio opted for a synchronized Thursday, November 5 global opening, capturing both the weekend rush abroad and pre-Diwali holiday crowds in India.
The Announcement Note: Marking the first day of Navratri, the team captioned the reveal:
“On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, we celebrate the beginning of a new era. Yeh Ram ke Yug ka Aarambh hai. Namit Malhotra's Ramayana Part 1: In cinemas WORLDWIDE, across all premium formats, from 5th November. Advance bookings open on Dussehra.”
The Two-Part Blueprint: 'Part Two' Set for Diwali 2027
Reaffirming the overarching franchise timeline, the makers reiterated that the story is designed as a complete two-film epic:
Part One (November 5, 2026): Centers on the exile from Ayodhya, Dandakaranya, the golden deer deception, Mata Sita's abduction, and Ram's alliance with Sugriva and Lord Hanuman.
Part Two (Diwali 2027): Centers on the construction of the Ram Setu, the full-scale siege of Lanka, the final war against Ravana, and the return to Ayodhya.
Trade Take:
Confirming a unified November 5 date alongside an early ticket pre-sale window on Dussehra provides exhibitors with nearly three weeks of operational clarity. Backed by the distribution strength of Sony Pictures and Dharma, along with Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman’s score, Ramayana: Part One is set to secure the widest theatrical footprint ever mounted for an Indian production.
