THIS IS WHERE THE EPIC BEGINS: NAMIT MALHOTRA'S RAMAYANA TRAILER DROPS GLOBALLY IN FIVE INDIAN LANGUAGES

 THIS IS WHERE THE EPIC BEGINS:

NAMIT MALHOTRA'S RAMAYANA TRAILER DROPS GLOBALLY IN FIVE INDIAN LANGUAGES

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and eight-time Academy Award®️-winning VFX studio DNEG, in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana: Part One will release worldwide on Diwali 2026, with global distribution by Sony Pictures and North India distribution by Dharma Productions.

30 July 2026 - The makers of NAMIT MALHOTRA'S RAMAYANA: PART 1 have unveiled the film’s highly anticipated official trailer, captivating fans and audiences worldwide. The trailer was released in the early hours of July 30, 2026, across five Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.

ABOUT NAMIT MALHOTRA’s RAMAYANA

From visionary producer and film-maker Namit Malhotra comes RAMAYANA: PART 1, a sweeping, two-part cinematic event inspired by one of the world’s most enduring epics.

Since the beginning of time, the Trinity Gods rule the three worlds: Brahma - god who creates; Vishnu - god who protects; and Shiva - god who transforms. As the realms of heaven, earth edge toward chaos, the Trinity god Vishnu descends to earth in an avatar to restore balance.  This time, Vishnu is reborn as RAMA (Ranbir Kapoor), a human prince destined to restore balance. Opposing him, stands the most formidable, learned, undefeatable and immortal demon king RAVANA (Yash), blessed by the Trinity themselves, driven by pride and a vengeance powerful enough to shatter the cosmos.

Unaware of his true purpose as the only opponent destined to stand up to Ravana in a fateful cosmic design, Rama is the idol of Dharma (duty above all) and the most loved crown prince of Ayodhya, the greatest human dynasty of the time. Rama tries to build a life of quiet honour with his beloved wife Sita (Sai Pallavi) and loyal brother Lakshman (Ravie Dubey) amongst others, until a twist of fate drives him into exile and toward an inevitable clash with Ravana in a reckoning so cataclysmic it will decide the destiny of gods and mortals.

Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana has brought stalwarts like acclaimed filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, whose storytelling has resonated with audiences across the world, creating box-office benchmarks in markets like China with Dangal, while remaining deeply rooted in Indian emotion and culture - alongside an extraordinary ensemble spanning generations of Indian cinema. Arun Govil, whose portrayal of Lord Rama remains etched in the hearts of generations of Indians, now returns to Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana as King Dasharath, father of Rama; the legendary Shobana as Kaikesi; Ajinkya Deo as Sage Vishwamitra; Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra; Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha; and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana.

Leading this extraordinary ensemble are Superstar Ranbir Kapoor, portraying Lord Rama - the most loved, worshipped and enduring moral compass for generations across India and beyond; Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita, bringing grace, strength and compassion to one of the most revered women in history; and pan-India superstar Rocking Star Yash,  who is also co-produces Ramayana through his Monster Mind Creations, portraying the mighty and indestructible Ravana - one of the greatest and most formidable antagonists ever known.

Adapted by award-winning screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan; Ramayana features the biggest East- West collaboration yet with music by Oscar®️-winning legends Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman

The coming together of this remarkable ensemble reflects producer Namit Malhotra's vision of uniting India's finest artistic talent with globally acclaimed filmmakers, artists, technicians and craftspeople, bringing together an extraordinary creative force to present one of humanity's oldest and most enduring stories with a scale, authenticity, and cinematic ambition never attempted before.

Namit Malhotra, Producer and Creative Architect of Ramayana, said:

"The Ramayana is not just one of our greatest epics; it is part of how we live, celebrate and pass on our values from one generation to the next. Every year, Dussehra and Diwali remind us that its message continues to guide millions through the triumph of light over darkness and righteousness over evil. Very few stories continue to shape everyday life thousands of years after they were first told. The Ramayana does.

Having spent much of my life working across the global film industry, I have always believed that India's greatest stories deserve to be experienced on the world's biggest stage. Today, we finally have the artists, the technology, the craftsmanship and the collective ambition to present this extraordinary cultural legacy to audiences everywhere with the authenticity, scale and cinematic excellence it deserves.

This is not simply the beginning of a film. It is the beginning of a journey to celebrate India's cultural richness with the world. India has always lived this story. It is now our privilege to share it with the world."

Nitesh Tiwari, Director of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana, said:

"The Ramayana is one of the greatest stories ever told, not because of its scale, but because of the timeless values it represents. As a filmmaker, I never felt the responsibility to make it universal, it already is. My responsibility has been to approach it with complete honesty, authenticity and reverence.

Every creative decision we have made - from the writing and performances to the production design, music, visual effects and every frame on screen, has been guided by a single thought: to honour this extraordinary legacy with the dignity and respect it deserves while presenting it through the finest cinematic craftsmanship possible.

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to work alongside some of the world's finest artists, technicians and storytellers in bringing this vision to life. I hope audiences everywhere experience not just the spectacle of Ramayana, but also the emotion, humanity, and timeless spirit that have allowed it to endure for thousands of years."

About DNEG

DNEG is a world-leading visual effects and animation company for the creation of film, TV, and immersive content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. With almost 30 years of industry experience, DNEG has been honoured with eight Academy Awards®️ for ‘Visual Effects’ since 2011, and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY®️, and Visual Effects Society Awards for its critically acclaimed work. Upcoming announced projects include Coyote vs. Acme (August 2026), Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups (August 2026), Klara and the Sun (October 2026), Street Fighter (October 2026), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Season 3 (Nov 2026), The Cat In The Hat (Nov 2026), Ramayana: Part 1 (Nov 2026), Blade Runner 2099 (Nov 2026), Looney Tunes: Daffy Season (Nov 2026), The Angry Birds Movie 3 (Dec 2026), Above the Below (Dec 2026), Animal Friends (Jan 2027), Bad Fairies (May 2027), Margie Claus (Nov 2027), Alone at Dawn, SAS: Rogue Heroes S3, On The Line, Road House 2, Snoopy Unleashed, Blood On Snow, This City Is Ours S2, Black Palace, and Gundam.