Ramayana 2 Delayed, Ranbir Kapoor-Yash’s Film To Not Release On Diwali 2027? | Bollywood News

Last Updated:October 24, 2026, 17:25 IST

Reportedly, Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra is considering pushing the film’s release to Diwali 2028 to allow more time for filming and production.

Ranbir Kapoor plays lord Ram in Ramayana.

It is no secret that Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash’s Ramayana will be released in two parts, on Diwali 2026 and 2027, respectively. However, looks like fans will have to wait for a little long before the watch the second part of Namit Malhotra’s movie. If a latest report is to be believed, the second instalment of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana may not arrive in theatres during Diwali 2027 as originally planned.

According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, producer Namit Malhotra is considering pushing the film’s release to Diwali 2028 to allow more time for filming and production.

“Ramayana is an emotion for Namit Malhotra, and he is leaving no stone unturned to present the Indian audience with a cinema-watching experience like never before,” a source cited by the entertainment portal claimed.

The source then added, “While the first part is set to release in a couple of days from now, the second instalment needs some more shooting time.” Explaining the scale of the sequel, the insider further said, “As everyone knows, the real scale of Ramayana is in the second part, where the war actually unfolds.”

However, it should also be noted that the makers have not officially confirmed a revised release date for the second instalment as of now.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble cast of the film also includes Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, alongside several other actors.

Since Ramayana is one of the most awaited films, it is also registering good numbers in terms of advance bookings. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Ramayana has collected Rs 9.91 crore through advance ticket sales as of now. The Hindi version of Ramayana is leading advance bookings, contributing Rs 8.72 crore to the total collection.

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Is Ramayana 2 delayed from its original Diwali 2027 release window?

Yes, producer Namit Malhotra is considering pushing the release of the second instalment of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana to Diwali 2028 to allow additional time for filming and production, particularly for the major war sequences.

Who are the main cast members starring in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana films?

The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble cast also includes Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.

How much has Ramayana collected in advance ticket sales so far?

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Ramayana has collected Rs 9.91 crore through advance ticket sales, with the Hindi version leading the collections at Rs 8.72 crore.

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