Los Angeles witnessed a major celebration of Indian cinema on October 27, 2026, as the makers of Ramayana: Part 1 hosted the film’s world premiere in the United States. The event took place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, bringing together lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, along with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra.
One of the highlights of the evening was the warm interaction between Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, who share the screen as Lord Rama and Ravana, respectively. Yash attended the premiere with his wife, Radhika Pandit, while the gathering also drew attention to the film’s international launch ahead of its scheduled worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi Shine at the LA Premiere
The premiere was held at the David Geffen Theatre, where the cast made their red-carpet appearances amid considerable excitement from fans and attendees.
Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, arrived in a silver bandhgala, while Sai Pallavi, portraying Sita, wore a pink saree. Yash, known for KGF and Toxic, made an appearance with Radhika Pandit, attracting attention from the crowd.
The actors posed for photographs, signed autographs and interacted with fans gathered at the venue. Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra also attended the event, marking an important milestone for the ambitious Indian mythological film.
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The event reportedly accommodated 945 guests and encouraged attendees to embrace Indian traditions by wearing traditional outfits on the red carpet. The 3D screening brought together members of the international film industry, Hollywood personalities and representatives of the global media.
The premiere also sparked discussion about the film’s post-credits scene, with speculation surrounding a possible appearance by Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.
Yash spoke about his identity and background during the event, expressing pride in his Indian and Kannadiga roots.
“Where you come from will never stop how far you can go. That’s what I am proud of being an Indian, a Kannadiga,” the actor said.
He also addressed questions about the use of artificial intelligence in the film’s multilingual release. Clarifying the dubbing process, Yash said, “No AI has been used in dubbing. Dubbing is done by dubbing artistes and AI is only used for lip-syncing.”
Ramayana: Part 1 Cast, Budget and Production Details
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part 1, also known internationally as Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, is the first instalment of a planned two-part cinematic adaptation of the epic attributed to Valmiki.
The project is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG, which has won eight Academy Awards, and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The combined budget for both instalments is reported to be INR 4,000 crore, placing the project among the most expensive Indian film productions.
The film’s music is being created through a collaboration between Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
The principal cast includes:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Yash as Ravana
- Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman
- Ravie Dubey as Lakshman
- Arun Govil as King Dasharatha
- Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi
Ramayana Worldwide Release Date and Part 2 Update
Following its October 27, 2026, world premiere, Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026, with paid previews planned for November 4.
The film is set to release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with IMAX screenings also planned. Sony Pictures is handling international distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions is overseeing the film’s release in the Hindi-speaking market.
The second instalment, Ramayana: Part 2, is currently scheduled for Diwali 2027. However, reports indicate that its release could be pushed to Diwali 2028 because of the extensive post-production work required for its large-scale war sequences.
With its international premiere bringing together the film’s principal cast and creative team, Ramayana: Part 1 is preparing for its global theatrical debut in November.