# Fadnavis backs Ramayana for Oscar at Prime One launch 2026-08-06T14:46:54+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he would be disappointed if Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana did not win an Academy Award. He made the comment while inaugurating producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime One studio at Film City, Mumbai. The two-part film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Times Now reports that Part One, titled Ramayana: The Introduction, will release worldwide on November 6, 2026. Hindustan Times says the first and second parts are scheduled for Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027. The trailer received mixed reactions, including criticism of its computer-generated imagery and casting. Hindu groups have also sought a private screening before release. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - timesnownews.com Tags: Bollywood, Devendra Fadnavis, Oscars, Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/fadnavis-says-he-will-be-disappointed-without-oscar-for-ramayana/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/fadnavis-says-he-will-be-disappointed-without-oscar-for-ramayana/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.