Ramayana is one of the most anticipated Indian films set for a Diwali 2026 release. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in key roles. A major update now making rounds is about the opening scene.
Contrary to expectations of a Rama vs Ravana start, the film is likely to open with a sequence between Ravana and Kubera near Mount Kailash. This shift in narrative focus has quickly fueled fresh discussion.
Yash has also clarified that there are no scenes between Ravana and Rama in Part 1. The core conflict between the two is being reserved for Part 2, which is planned for a Diwali 2027 release.
The film also features Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana, with more casting announcements expected. Produced by Namit Malhotra under Prime Focus Studios along with Monster Mind Creations and DNEG, Ramayana is being designed as a large scale visual spectacle.
It is being shot for IMAX and will also release in Dolby Cinema formats. Part 1 is slated to hit theatres during Diwali 2026.
Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit is performing well at the box office, but the movie did receive criticism for a few aspects. Especially, some felt the protagonist pulled off multiple heists without facing major challenges. In an interview, Sesh responded to the criticism, citing the lack of security in hospitals during the COVID period.
“I tried to make it realistic to the time of COVID. I’m always willing to take criticism. Even I say in the film that a robbery happened very easily. I am capable of writing a complex episode for the heist. Had I gone for the mind-game aspect, there would have been tonal confusion since Dacoit is a love story. We always wanted to make it as an emotion-backed love story,” said Sesh.
The actor added, “We tried preparing the audience that it’s not a mind-game film. In some ways, to a certain degree, I am a victim of my image. But I am grateful I have an image.”