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‘Ramayana’ Trailer: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Face Off in First Part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Epic
The first trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part film adaptation of the Hindu epic “Ramayana” has been released ahead of Part 1’s worldwide debut this November. It introduces Ranbir Kapoor as the exiled prince Rama and Yash as the demon king Ravana, whose abduction of Sita sets up the central conflict; the project is significant for its unusually large scale and global ambitions.
The two films have a combined budget of about $500 million and are being made for Imax, with Hindi-language releases also dubbed into other languages. Part 1 is expected to end with Sita’s abduction and will open during Diwali, while Part 2 is scheduled for Diwali 2027; the score is by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, and DNEG is producing the visual effects.
In short
- “Ramayana” trailer introduces Kapoor’s Rama and Yash’s Ravana.
- The two-part Imax epic reportedly costs about $500 million.
- Part 1 opens this Diwali; Part 2 follows in 2027.
Explained simply
The Ramayana is one of the most significant Hindu epics, a classical story deeply rooted in Indian culture that has been retold across centuries in various forms. At its heart, the narrative centres on a conflict between Rama, an exiled prince, and Ravana, a demon king who abducts Rama's wife Sita.
This film adaptation is unprecedented in its ambition, with a combined budget of around $500 million across two parts and production specifically engineered for Imax cinemas. The project features acclaimed composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman creating the score, and the Hindi-language films will be dubbed into multiple languages to appeal to global audiences.
Part 1 is scheduled for release in November during Diwali, a major Hindu festival, with the story ending at the point of Sita's abduction. Part 2 will follow during Diwali 2027, making this a multi-year cinematic undertaking.