Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited Ranbir Kapoor starrer Ramayana is all set to release globally, but fans in India will have to wait two extra days to watch it in theatres. The epic will first arrive in international markets on November 6, 2026, while its India release is currently planned for November 8. Producer Namit Malhotra has now explained why the film has different release dates in overseas territories and India, putting an end to the growing curiosity around its theatrical schedule.

Why Ramayana Will Release First Internationally?

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Speaking to NDTV, Malhotra explained that international markets generally follow a Friday release pattern, which is why the film will open there on November 6.

He said, “So we are releasing internationally on November 6. The international distribution works from a Friday standpoint, so that’s why it’s releasing on the 6th of November. But in India, we are currently targeting the Diwali release.”

Therefore, overseas audiences will get their first theatrical look at the epic on Friday, while Indian viewers are expected to watch it during the Diwali weekend.

 

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Ramayana Is Being Planned As A Global Event

The date was already confirmed by Sony Pictures on X with the English trailer. The makers are now concentrating a lot on the global impact of their film. Malhotra, in an interview with ANI, said that the trailer of the film Ramayana had garnered more than one billion views within five days of its release.

Is An Oscar In Ramayana’s Plans?

With the film being developed as an international production, Malhotra was also asked about its Oscar ambitions. He clarified that an Academy Award is not the main objective.

Namit said, “The aspiration behind Ramayana is not for the sake of an Academy Award. That being said, having our work celebrated and showcased at a premier institution that looks at all the top creatives of the world, it would be nothing short of a great moment for India.”

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Ramayana Cast

Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, and Yash appears as Ravana. The cast also includes Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, and Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari.


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