Aug 07, 2026 12:52pm IST
‘Ramayana’ to Release Across 50,000 International Screens Through Sony Pictures
Nitesh Tiwari's "Ramayana" is set for one of the largest international theatrical releases ever planned for an Indian film. The makers have announced that Sony Pictures will distribute the two-part epic across 50,000 screens in international markets, marking a landmark global rollout as the film prepares for its worldwide release later this year.
Produced by Namit Malhotra, "Ramayana" will arrive in theatres in two parts, with the first installment slated for release on November 6, 2026, coinciding with the Diwali holiday, followed by the second part during Diwali 2027.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey essays the role of Lakshman. The project also brings together Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer and Oscar and Grammy winner A.R. Rahman, who are collaborating on the film's score.
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Alongside the distribution announcement, the makers unveiled an English-language version of the "Ramayana" trailer, employing AI-powered lip-sync technology to align the cast's performances with the dubbed dialogue for international audiences.
Sony Pictures' involvement significantly expands the film's overseas footprint, positioning "Ramayana" for one of the widest international releases ever achieved by an Indian production. The studio's global distribution network is expected to play a key role in taking the mythological epic to audiences across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and other major international territories.
The announcement marks another milestone for the ambitious adaptation, which has been positioned as one of the biggest cinematic undertakings in Indian film history. Backed by Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations, "Ramayana" has been mounted on a scale rarely seen in Indian cinema, with cutting-edge visual effects and an international creative team supporting its production.
With a 50,000-screen international rollout now in place through Sony Pictures, "Ramayana" is aiming to set a new benchmark for the global theatrical reach of an Indian film when it opens worldwide on November 6, 2026.
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