The upcoming film Ramayana has generated considerable anticipation among moviegoers as its theatrical release draws closer. Featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in prominent roles, the film is set to open advance bookings on Dussehra 2026. The makers are also planning a grand premiere in the United States.
With the film scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, audiences can look forward to watching it across multiple formats and languages. Here is everything you need to know about the advance booking date, ticket booking platforms, cast and other details.
Ramayana Advance Booking Date and Ticket Booking Details
Advance ticket sales for Ramayana are scheduled to begin on October 20, 2026, coinciding with Dussehra. Moviegoers will be able to book their seats through popular ticketing platforms, including BookMyShow and District.
The film will be released in 2D, 3D, IMAX and other premium formats. It will also be available in five languages: Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The worldwide theatrical release is scheduled for November
Producer Namit Malhotra discussed the importance of presenting Indian history and culture to international audiences. He explained that Hollywood has limited representation of India’s historical and cultural heritage.
Malhotra said he wanted to showcase India’s identity, origins and rich history in a way that global audiences had not experienced before. He added that Ramayana was the ideal story through which India’s heritage could be presented to the world with pride.
Ramayana Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in Key Roles
The film features a prominent ensemble cast, with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi portraying Goddess Sita. Ravie Dubey will appear as Laxman, while Yash will take on the role of Ravana.
The supporting cast includes Arun Govil as Raja Dashrath, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara and Indira Krishnan as Kaushalya. Sunny Deol is also confirmed to portray Lord Hanuman.
With its ensemble of established actors, the film brings several prominent characters from the epic to the screen.
Director, Producers and Music of Ramayana
Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who co-wrote the screenplay with Shridhar Raghavan. The project is produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, who also plays Ravana in the film.
The musical score is being composed jointly by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman. The project also marks Zimmer’s full-fledged debut in the Indian film industry.
With a reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore, Ramayana is being described as the most expensive Indian film ever made. Its scale, ensemble cast and international musical collaboration have placed it among the highly anticipated upcoming theatrical releases.
As advance bookings open on October 20, audiences will be able to reserve tickets ahead of the film’s worldwide release on November 5.