Ramayana 2026: Ranbir Kapoor-Yash’s Mythological Saga | Cast, Budget, Release Date & All You Need to Know

With Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana, the film is power-packed in terms of the actors, one with a humongous budget of 835 crores and Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, who will be the music composers, the film is the visual and emotional treat that should infuse generations.

The information below is all we know about Ramayana (2026) at the moment. With the help of IMDB.com, we present to you all news on the movie together with cast, release date, director, budget, and runtime.

 Star-Studded Cast of Ramayana (2026)

The film’s casting has been the talk of the town, with a perfect blend of Bollywood and South Indian megastars:

• Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram (also rumored to play Parshuram in a dual role)

• Sai Pallavi as Sita

• Yash as Ravana, the powerful demon king of Lanka

• Sunny Deol as Hanuman

• Ravi Dubey as Lakshman

• Amitabh Bachchan as Jatayu

• Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari

• Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi

• Arun Govil (the iconic Ram from Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan) as Dashrath

• Indira Krishnan as Kausalya

• Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha

• Vivek Oberoi as Vidytujiva, a character reportedly written for cinematic drama

This diverse ensemble ensures the grandeur and authenticity of the epic tale.

 Direction & Production

This ambitious trilogy is being directed by Nitish Tiwari, the person behind such hits as Dangal and Chhichhore. It is his precision and emotional narrating which helps him to be the best person to provide life to this mythological story.

The film is being co-produced by:

• Namit Malhotra (Prime Focus Studios)

• Yash (via Monster Mind Creations)

• Charles Roven (Hollywood producer of The Dark Knight and Wonder Woman) – a huge step in blending Indian mythology with international production values.

 Massive Budget – India’s Most Expensive Film?

Ramayana is dubbed as the most costly film ever produced in India with a mind-blowing estimated budget of 835 crores of rupees. The visual effects in the film will be the best in the history of the medium as it will be handled by Oscar-winning DNEG Studios that have worked in Interstellar, Tenet, and Dune.

The movie shall also involve stunt choreography of Guy Norris who is known in Mad Max: Fury Road in particular, Ravana intense actions by Yash.

 Release Date – Mark Your Calendars

Hansal Mehta has also confirmed that Ramayana Part 1 has a spectacular plan to release the film grandly in the Diwali of 2026, which will probably be on November 8, 2026.

Part 2 is likely to be released in Diwali 2027 following the first movie. It is timely by these release dates since they exploit holiday family audiences and box office market overseas.November 8, 2026.

 Music by Legends – AR Rahman & Hans Zimmer Together!

It is the musical collaboration of this project that is one of the most exciting:aspects of this project is its musical collaboration between:

• Hans Zimmer, the Hollywood maestro known for The Lion King, Inception, and Gladiator

• A.R. Rahman, the Oscar-winning Indian legend known for Slumdog Millionaire, Roja, and Rockstar

The fusion of Western orchestral grandeur and Indian classical soul is expected to make Ramayana’s score truly unforgettable.

 Runtime & Format

While the official runtime for the full-length feature has not been revealed yet, insiders confirm that:

• The first teaser glimpse is 3 minutes long

• Each part of the trilogy is expected to run for over 2.5 to 3 hours

Ramayana will be released in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, with plans for IMAX 3D and international dubs.

 Latest News & Buzz

• A 3-minute first glimpse teaser was unveiled on July 3, 2025, and instantly went viral. The teaser featured stylized credits similar to Game of Thrones and a brief look at the characters.

• Social media exploded with praise for Yash’s menacing look as Ravana and Ranbir Kapoor’s serene avatar as Lord Ram.

• Netizens trended phrases like “True Ramayana is here” and “Adipurush who?” praising the film’s authentic and respectful visual tone.

• The film’s logo was launched with a multi-city promotional campaign including Times Square, NYC, showcasing its international ambitions.

• Shooting for Part 1 has been completed, with an emotional wrap-up event attended by Ranbir Kapoor, Ravi Dubey, and the entire crew.

 Why Ramayana is Already a Cultural Phenomenon

With every passing update, Ramayana (2026) is shaping up to be not just a film, but a massive cultural event. Unlike previous adaptations, this film aims to balance mythological authenticity, cinematic scale, and emotional depth.

From casting to budget to marketing, everything is being handled with precision and global ambition.

 Final Words

Nitish Tiwari Ramayana is among the most anticipated films in the history of the Indian cinema. The movie that features Ranbir Kapoor, Yash,Sai Pallavi, and a leading-edge technical team is all set to recreate the way Indian mythology is depicted through screens.

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Be it epic movies, mythologies, or strength of acting, Ramayana 2026 is the movie to look out.