India’s most ambitious mythological epic just got a firm rollout plan.
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, is set for a two-stage trailer launch that takes it from Delhi to the entire world in under a week.
Ramayana trailer rollout starts July 18 in Delhi and goes worldwide July 24. Here’s the full cast, music, VFX details and release plan for Part 1.
Ramayana Trailer: The Rollout Plan
The makers have confirmed a special preview event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on July 18, 2026, followed by the full worldwide digital trailer premiere on July 24, 2026.
The Delhi event is expected to offer invitees early glimpses, while the global drop on July 24 gives audiences everywhere their first look at the complete trailer.
Who’s Playing Who
The cast list reads like a pan-India dream team:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
- Yash as Ravana
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Ravie Dubey as Lakshman
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman, a casting reveal that’s already generating strong reactions online
The score comes from a genuinely rare pairing: Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman working together on the music.
The Scale Behind It
Ramayana is being shot for IMAX, with VFX handled by Oscar-winning studio DNEG.
It’s structured as a two-part saga, with Part 1 releasing this Diwali 2026 and Part 2 following on Diwali 2027.
A teaser released earlier this year around Hanuman Jayanti already gave fans a first look at Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation into Rama, and expectations for the full trailer have only grown since, especially given the project’s reported combined budget of Rs 4,000 crore across both parts.
What To Expect From The Trailer
Early indications point to the trailer showcasing Rama’s divine presence, Ravana’s imposing scale, the emotional core of Rama and Sita’s story, and the first real glimpses of the vanara sena heading into battle.
Mark Your Calendar
- July 18, 2026: Preview event, New Delhi
- July 24, 2026: Trailer drops worldwide
- Diwali 2026: Ramayana Part 1 releases in theatres
With a cast, scale and pedigree this ambitious, Ramayana isn’t just chasing box office numbers. It’s positioning itself as a cultural moment for Indian cinema, and the coming weeks of promotion are only going to build on that.
The 18th July #Ramayana event is still on at Bharat Mandapam, But it will be exclusively for Invited dignitaries and Special guests.
Worldwide premiere will be done on 24th July 2026, The world will witness the peak of Indian cinema. pic.twitter.com/KNuhSLoik5
— KBP Reviews🏹 (@KshitizCritic) July 11, 2026
Lead Image: Prime Focus
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