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Ramayana Part 1 to release in India on Diwali, two days after global premiere
Ramayana Part 1 to release in India on Diwali, two days after global premiere
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, will have its international premiere on November 6, 2026, while the India release is set for Diwali on November 8. Producer Namit…
The Story in Brief
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, will have its international premiere on November 6, 2026, while the India release is set for Diwali on November 8. Producer Namit Malhotra explained that the global rollout follows a Friday release pattern abroad, but in India the target is the festival date. The makers are planning paid previews on November 5, a day before the official overseas release. The trailer has reportedly crossed one billion views, according to ANI. The film is planned as a multi-part project, with Part 2 scheduled for Diwali 2027.
The Indian Opinion
Some fans are upset that Indians get the film two days later than the rest of the world. But this is a business decision, not a slight: Diwali is the biggest box-office window in India, and November 6 is a Friday for international markets. The real test will be whether the paid previews on November 5 actually happen across enough screens to let Indian audiences see it almost simultaneously. If not, the grumbling will only grow louder.
Sources (2): indiatvnews.com, cinemaexpress.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
