Fans of Nitesh Tiwariโs upcoming movie, โRamayanaโ finally have a date to circle in their calendars. Producer Namit Malhotra moved to clear up the intense social media speculation on Ram Navami by confirming that the first official look at the magnum opus will be unveiled on April 2. The timing is deliberate, falling on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, as the production team prepares to pull back the curtain on what is being billed as one of the most expensive cinematic undertakings in Indian history.
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In a heartfelt statement, Malhotra addressed the weight of expectations surrounding the project. He noted that the film has been guided by a “deep sense of responsibility and devotion.” While rumours had suggested a surprise reveal of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, the producer clarified that the global journey for the film will officially begin next month. “On April 2, we take the first step together,” he shared, promising a grand launch that aims to celebrate the spirit of the epic with audiences across the world.
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The scale of the project is matched by its high-profile cast, with Ranbir Kapoor taking on the titular role alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita and the Kannada superstar Yash as Ravana. The promotional engine is already shifting into high gear; reports suggest that Tiwari, Kapoor, and Malhotra are headed to the United States later this month for a major media interaction, marking the start of a massive international campaign. The film is currently slated for a global release over the Diwali 2026 weekend, with a second instalment already scheduled to follow a year later in 2027.
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Meanwhile, the Ram Navami celebrations saw another titan of Indian cinema join the fray. SS Rajamouli and the team behind Varanasi released a teaser featuring a spectacular battle sequence from the ‘Ramayana’. Their post came with a promise that fans would see their vision on the big screen by “next Sri Rama Navami,” confirming a release date of April 7, 2027. With two heavyweight interpretations of the epic now on the horizon, the next few years look set to be a landmark period for Indian mythological cinema.
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