Ranbir Kapoor and Yash to Headline Pan-India Promotional Tour for ‘Ramayana: Part 1’

The anticipation surrounding Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus, Ramayana: Part 1, is reaching a fever pitch as the makers unveil an ambitious promotional strategy ahead of the film’s worldwide release on November 6, 2026.

To bridge the gap between the screen and the audience, the film’s lead stars, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, are set to embark on a high-profile tour. According to industry reports, Ranbir Kapoor, who portrays the central figure of Lord Ram, will headline a fan interaction event in Delhi on October 31. This will be followed by a major event in Bengaluru on November 1, featuring Yash, who steps into the formidable role of Ravana. Sources suggest that the makers are also exploring a potential summit in Hyderabad, underscoring their commitment to building a deep, pan-India connection for this cinematic epic.

A Global Cinematic Spectacle

Positioned as a major global Indian production, Ramayana is being crafted with international technical prowess. The film features world-class visual effects by the Oscar-winning studio DNEG—the creative force behind Dune and Inception—under the supervision of producer Namit Malhotra.

Sony Pictures Entertainment has secured worldwide distribution rights, ensuring the film reaches diverse international markets. The production is a sprawling two-part narrative, with the second installment currently slated for a Diwali 2027 release.

A Stellar Ensemble and Hidden Surprises

The film boasts a powerhouse cast. Joining Ranbir Kapoor and Yash are Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Supporting roles include prominent talents such as Rakul Preet Singh and Lara Dutta.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the promotional campaign has been the strategic concealment of Sunny Deol’s portrayal of Lord Hanuman. Insiders suggest the makers are deliberately keeping his appearance under wraps to ensure a dramatic, high-impact reveal during the film’s climax, potentially serving as a major cliffhanger for the second part. This “cloak-and-dagger” approach has only fueled further speculation, with industry insiders who viewed early footage at CinemaCon 2026 describing Deol’s look as entirely unprecedented.

Exhibitors Impressed by “Hollywood-Scale” VFX

The film’s technical ambition was recently validated at the Big Cine Expo 2026 in Chennai, where 15 minutes of exclusive, unreleased footage were screened for cinema exhibitors. The visuals, which reportedly included never-before-seen creatures and sprawling battle sequences, left a profound impact on attendees. Several exhibitors drew comparisons to the scale of The Lord of the Rings, noting that the visual fidelity sets a new benchmark for Indian cinema.

As the release date approaches, the excitement for this Ramayana Part 1 adaptation continues to build, promising to deliver a blend of spiritual depth and record-breaking spectacle when it hits theaters this November.