The evening saw lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Rakul Preet Singh make stylish arrivals, drawing loud cheers from fans and widespread attention from photographers. Their appearance offered audiences one of the first major public gatherings of the film’s principal cast, adding to the excitement surrounding the project.
Director Nitesh Tiwari attended the event alongside his wife and filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwary. Addressing the audience, Tiwari spoke about his vision for Ramayana, describing it as an emotionally rich retelling of one of India’s greatest epics while emphasizing the enormous scale on which the film has been mounted. His remarks reflected the team’s ambition to balance technological excellence with the spiritual and cultural depth of the original story.
One of the evening’s memorable moments came from acclaimed sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, a disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar. Before his live performance, Sharma attracted attention for wearing a specially designed Ayodhya Mandir-themed watch featuring intricate engravings of Lord Ram and Hanuman Ji. He later posed with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Nitesh Tiwari, and producer Namit Malhotra, creating one of the most widely shared images from the event. His performance added a spiritual and traditional touch to a celebration largely focused on cinematic grandeur.
Beyond the glamour, the launch also brought significant business news. Producers Namit Malhotra and Yash officially announced a strategic partnership with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions for the film’s theatrical distribution across India. Under the agreement, Dharma Productions will oversee the release of Ramayana in the North Indian market, ensuring the film reaches audiences on an unprecedented scale. Karan Johar’s presence at the event underscored the importance of the collaboration, which combines strong production capabilities with one of Bollywood’s most established distribution networks.
The makers also confirmed that the film’s first global trailer will be released on July 24, 2026. Accompanying the announcement was a powerful message that described Ramayana as “one of Bharat’s greatest civilisational epics” being presented to audiences around the world on a scale never before attempted in Indian cinema. The statement makes it clear that the project is being positioned not just as a domestic blockbuster but as a global cinematic event.
The cast lineup continues to be one of the film’s biggest attractions. Ranbir Kapoor will portray Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi takes on the role of Sita. Kannada superstar Yash will appear as Ravana, Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman, Sunny Deol essays Hanuman, Rakul Preet Singh portrays Surpanakha, Lara Dutta plays Kaikeyi, and Kajal Aggarwal appears as Mandodari.
The film is planned as a two-part saga, with the first installment scheduled for release during Diwali 2026 and the second arriving in Diwali 2027. Backed by Prime Focus Studios, global VFX powerhouse DNEG, and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the project is expected to set new benchmarks in visual storytelling.
The choice of Bharat Mandapam as the venue also carries symbolic significance. Having hosted major international events, including the G20 Summit, the location reinforces the filmmakers’ intention to present Ramayana as a cultural milestone rather than just another commercial release. Every aspect of the launch—from the venue and performances to the business partnerships and trailer announcement—appears carefully designed to position the film as a global celebration of Indian heritage.
With an acclaimed cast, cutting-edge visual effects, strong distribution support, and a worldwide trailer launch just days away, Ramayana has firmly established itself as one of the most anticipated Indian films of the decade.