Jul 08, 2026 4:55pm IST
‘Ramayana’ Trailer to Launch at Grand Event in New Delhi on July 18 (EXCLUSIVE)
The countdown to one of Indian cinema's most ambitious films is entering its next phase. The trailer for Nitesh Tiwari's "Ramayana" will be unveiled on July 18 at a large-scale event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Variety India has exclusively learned.
The launch is expected to be mounted on a grand scale, underscoring the significance of the project, which has been positioned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the ancient Indian epic. Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra are confirmed to attend the event, alongside several members of the film's ensemble cast.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Rakul Preet Singh and Kunal Kapoor are all confirmed to be present for the trailer unveiling. The attendance of other principal cast members, including Yash and Sunny Deol, remains unconfirmed at the time of publication.
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The trailer launch follows months of anticipation surrounding the project, which has steadily built momentum through its first-look assets and production updates. Backed by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG, "Ramayana" is among the biggest Indian productions currently in development, combining large-scale visual effects with an ensemble cast drawn from across the Indian film industry.
The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol portrays Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey essays Lakshman. Rakul Preet Singh stars as Surpanakha and Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra are also part of the cast in key roles. It also stars Adinath Kothare, Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chadha, Arun Govil, and ensemble
Tiwari, known for directing films including "Dangal" and "Chhichhore," is helming the epic adaptation, while Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman are collaborating on the film's score.
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The New Delhi event is expected to offer audiences their most extensive look yet at the film, with the trailer set to showcase the scale of the adaptation ahead of its theatrical release.
With one of the biggest ensembles assembled for an Indian film and an ambitious visual canvas, "Ramayana" has emerged as one of the country's most closely watched productions. The July 18 trailer launch is expected to mark the beginning of its full-scale promotional campaign.
The part one of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash led "Ramayana" is set for a Diwali 2026 release with part two scheduled for Diwali 2027.
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