The makers of NAMIT MALHOTRA’S RAMAYANA: PART 1 have unveiled the film’s highly anticipated official trailer, captivating fans and audiences worldwide. The trailer was released in the early hours of July 30, 2026, across five Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
ABOUT NAMIT MALHOTRA’s RAMAYANA
From visionary producer and filmmaker Namit Malhotra comes RAMAYANA: PART 1, a sweeping, two-part cinematic event inspired by one of the world’s most enduring epics.
Since the beginning of time, the Trinity Gods have ruled the three worlds: Brahma, the god who creates; Vishnu, the god who protects; and Shiva, the god who transforms. As the realms of heaven and earth edge toward chaos, Vishnu descends to earth in human form to restore balance. This time, Vishnu is reborn as RAMA (Ranbir Kapoor), a human prince destined to restore balance. Opposing him is the formidable, learned, undefeatable, and immortal demon king RAVANA (Yash), blessed by the Trinity themselves and driven by pride and a vengeance powerful enough to shatter the cosmos.
Unaware of his true purpose as the only opponent destined to stand against Ravana in a fateful cosmic design, Rama is the embodiment of Dharma (duty above all) and the most loved crown prince of Ayodhya, the greatest human dynasty of the time. Rama tries to build a life of quiet honour with his beloved wife Sita (Sai Pallavi) and loyal brother Lakshmana (Ravie Dubey), and those closest to him, until a twist of fate drives him into exile and toward an inevitable clash with Ravana, a reckoning so cataclysmic that it will decide the destiny of gods and mortals.
Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana brings together stalwarts including acclaimed filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, whose storytelling has resonated with audiences around the world. His films have set box-office benchmarks in markets like China with Dangal, while remaining deeply rooted in Indian emotion and culture.
He is joined by an extraordinary ensemble spanning generations of Indian cinema. Arun Govil, whose landmark television portrayal of Lord Rama captivated audiences across India and around the world and remains etched in the hearts of generations of Indians, now returns to Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana as King Dasharath, father of Rama; the legendary Shobana as Kaikesi; Ajinkya Deo as Sage Vishwamitra; Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra; Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha; and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana.
Leading this extraordinary ensemble are Superstar Ranbir Kapoor, portraying Lord Rama, a beloved and worshipped figure who has served as an enduring moral compass for generations across India and beyond; Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita, bringing grace, strength and compassion to one of the most revered women in history; and pan-India superstar Rocking Star Yash, portraying the mighty and indestructible Ravana, one of the greatest and most formidable antagonists ever known. Yashalso co-produces Ramayana through his production company Monster Mind Creations.
Adapted by award-winning screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan, Ramayana brings together an extraordinary constellation of Indian and international talent in cinema’s most ambitious East-West creative collaborations.
Production design reimagines ancient India at an unprecedented scale, led by Ravi Bansal and Ramsey Avery, while action is helmed by Hollywood’s leading stunt directors Terry Notary and Guy Norris. Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana features an original score by Oscar®-winning legends Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
This remarkable ensemble reflects producer Namit Malhotra’s vision of uniting some of India’s finest artistic talent with globally acclaimed filmmakers, artists, technicians, and craftspeople. Together, they form an exceptional creative force, presenting one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring stories with a scale, authenticity, and cinematic ambition never attempted before.
Namit Malhotra, Producer and Creative Architect of Ramayana, said “The Ramayana is one of our greatest epics. It is woven into how we live, celebrate and pass our values from one generation to the next. Every year, the Indian festivals Dussehra and Diwali remind us that its message continues to guide millions through the triumph of light over darkness and righteousness over evil. Very few stories continue to shape everyday life thousands of years after they were first told. The Ramayana does.
Having spent much of my life working across the global film industry, I have always believed that India’s greatest stories deserve to be experienced on the world’s biggest stage. Today, we finally have the artists, the technology, the craftsmanship and the collective ambition to present this extraordinary cultural legacy to audiences everywhere with the authenticity, scale and cinematic excellence it deserves.
This film marks the beginning of a journey to celebrate India’s cultural richness with the world. India has always lived this story. It is now our privilege to share it on a global stage.”
Nitesh Tiwari, Director of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana, said “Few stories have shaped our understanding of duty, courage, sacrifice and humanity as profoundly as the Ramayana. Its scale is immense, but its values remain deeply personal and timeless. The story is already universal. My responsibility has been to approach it with complete honesty, authenticity and reverence.
Every creative decision we have made, from the writing and performances to the production design, music, visual effects and every frame on screen, has been guided by a single thought: to honour this extraordinary legacy with the dignity and respect it deserves while presenting it through the finest cinematic craftsmanship possible.
It has been the privilege of a lifetime to work alongside some of the world’s finest artists, technicians and storytellers to bring this vision to life. I hope audiences everywhere experience the spectacle of Ramayana, along with the emotion, humanity and timeless spirit that have allowed it to endure for thousands of years.”
Watch the trailer:
Tamil version. Telugu version. Malayalam version.Kannada version.
