CinemaCon 2026 marked a historic first, with Ramayana becoming the only Indian film to be showcased at the event. Producer Namit Malhotra and actor Yash represented the project on a global stage.
When asked how he would describe the experience of working on Ramayana, Malhotra said it feels like an “Avatar meets Gladiator moment.” He explained that the film blends the expansive, visually rich world of Avatar with the emotional depth and character driven storytelling of Gladiator, where scale and human drama coexist.
The statement underlines the film’s core intent: to deliver a grand cinematic spectacle while keeping the emotional journey at its heart, positioning Ramayana as a globally appealing epic.
Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in key roles, among others. Mounted on a massive budget of Rs 4000 crore, the mythological epic is being retold on a lavish scale to engage and captivate the current generation. The first part is slated for release during Diwali 2026, with the second part planned for the same festive window in 2027. The music is composed by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman.