Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Global Epic
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In a massive step toward what is shaping up to be one of Indian cinema's most ambitious global cinematic outings, the makers of the magnum opus Ramayana have officially released striking solo character posters of Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Kannada superstar Yash as the demon king Ravana. Accompanied by the launch of the second international trailer across six languages, the reveal marks a key milestone in producer Namit Malhotra’s two-part cinematic adaptation helmed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari. With international distribution handled by Hollywood studio giant Sony Pictures Entertainment, the big-budget mythological saga is officially tracking toward its worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.
Solo Posters Detailed: The Righteous Protector vs the Conquering Emperor of Lanka
The newly debuted character visuals highlight the ideological and mythological contrast driving the ancient Indian epic:
Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama: The solo visual portrays Ranbir Kapoor drawing a golden bow with focused precision, arrow locked and aimed forward as soft rays of sunlight filter through a dense forest canopy. The accompanying tagline reads, "He fought for Dharma, to protect it and conquered himself through sacrifice," reflecting Rama's calm, principled resolve.
Yash as Ravana: In stark contrast, Yash's first look captures the Lankan ruler seated powerfully amidst fallen warriors, spear firmly in hand against the backdrop of an imposing fortress. Bearing battle scars and armored detailing, his poster carries the bold inscription, "He ruled all the 3 worlds, could not rule his own ego."
Visual Grandeur: The posters showcase high-end concept art, realistic period attire, and lighting treated by visual effects powerhouse DNEG, setting high expectations for the visual fidelity of the adaptation.
Second International Trailer: Grand Bengaluru Event Across Six Languages
The multi-lingual promotional push kicked off with a high-profile industry gathering in Karnataka:
Star-Studded Bengaluru Launch: Hosted jointly by Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the Bengaluru event brought together director Nitesh Tiwari, lead stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, and Ravie Dubey, along with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman.
Multi-Lingual Digital Rollout: The second trailer was released simultaneously across English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, highlighting expansive battlefields, sacred forest sequences, and key mythological confrontations.
Global Distribution Strategy: Backed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, the trailer is being positioned for mainstream theatrical audiences across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia to introduce the epic to international moviegoers.
Star-Studded Ensemble, DNEG Visuals, and Two-Part Theatrical Release Window
Conceived as a grand two-part cinematic universe, the project brings together talent from across Indian film industries:
Ensemble Cast: Alongside Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, the film features Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Rakul Preet Singh in the role of Shurpanakha.
Production Powerhouse: The production is led by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in close creative partnership with eight-time Academy Award-winning visual effects studio DNEG and Yash's production company, Monster Mind Creations.
Release Timeline: Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on November 5, 2026, with the concluding chapter, Ramayana: Part 2, slated for a global release during Diwali 2027.
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