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Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Part One will reportedly host 300 paid previews on November 4, a day before its worldwide theatrical release on November 5.
Ramayana Part One is scheduled to release in cinemas around Diwali 2026.
Ramayana: Part One is one of the most anticipated projects of the year, and reports suggest that the team behind the Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer will hold several paid previews even before its release on November 5.
Free Press Journal has reported that a day before the movie hits the big screen on November 5, ahead of Diwali, paid previews will take place on November 4. A source told the portal, “In recent years, paid previews for tentpole films have been adding substantially to the box office kitty. The craze for these talked-about films reaches a tizzy, and people are keen to watch them before the others. It’s a kind of status symbol. In the case of Ramayana, it may break records.”
About Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana
Ranbir Kapoor is currently making headlines for his upcoming film Ramayana. On October 11, the makers of Ramayana: Part One unveiled a new poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey in the foreground as Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshman, respectively, while Yash appears as the formidable Ravana towering behind them. Along with the poster, the makers announced that the film will hit theatres worldwide on November 5 and that advance bookings will open on Dussehra, October 20.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, while Ravi Dubey is seen as Lakshman. The film is being produced by Namit Malhotra and is being mounted as a two-part epic.
The project has been positioned as one of the biggest Indian productions, with Oscar-winning VFX company DNEG handling the visual effects. Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman are associated with the film’s music.
Trailer 2 of Ramayana
The second trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was released on October 15. Released in English as part of Sony Pictures International’s global campaign, the new trailer expands considerably on the first glimpse unveiled in July. This time, the focus is firmly on the scale of the conflict between Rama and Ravana, with new footage featuring Kunal Kapoor as Indra, Ravana challenging the gods and Rama preparing for the war that lies ahead.
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Ask News18Ramayana: Part One is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026, with reports indicating that 300 paid previews will be held a day prior on November 4.
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