Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Part 1 Release Preponed to Nov 5

Fans counting down to Ranbir Kapoor’s turn as Lord Rama may get to the theatre a little earlier than planned. A new report suggests Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One has been moved up in India, with the mythological epic now expected to arrive on November 5.

Paid previews, the report adds, are being lined up for November 4. That would put the film three days ahead of the November 8 date that producer Namit Malhotra had earlier confirmed. The makers have not yet made an official announcement about the change, so the timeline is best treated as reported.

A shorter wait for fans

The change, if confirmed, means audiences can catch the first part of the two-film saga before the weekend. It also creates a mid-week event release, with paid previews functioning as an early access window for the most eager viewers.

For exhibitors, a Wednesday release with paid previews creates an extra show-day before the traditional weekend. Premium formats get an early chance to sell out, and early audience reactions can set the tone for the opening frame.

For a project of this scale, release timing is a major piece of the puzzle. Ramayana: Part One is among the most anticipated Indian releases of 2026, and the cast alone has kept it in the conversation.

Who’s in the frame

• Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
• Sai Pallavi as Sita
• Yash as Ravana
• Sunny Deol as Hanuman
• Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana

Nitesh Tiwari directs the visually ambitious retelling, which is designed as a two-part cinematic saga. Part One is expected in 2026, with Part Two planned for 2027.

That lineup brings together stars from across Indian cinema, one reason the film is being tracked well beyond the Hindi belt. A two-part retelling on this scale depends on drawing family audiences, repeat viewers and the diaspora all at once.

Where the film opens and when

The reported India move is part of a wider rollout. In North America, paid previews are also said to be scheduled for November 4, with regular shows following on November 5. The same November 5 date is listed for Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Germany, the rest of Europe and Latin America.

The UK, South Africa and Mauritius are currently slated for November 6. China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong remain to be confirmed.

Why the shift matters

Even a three-day move can reshape an opening. A November 5 start, with previews on November 4, gives the film a longer play before the weekend and lets word of mouth build early. For a mythological epic that relies on family audiences and repeat viewing, that early momentum can be valuable.

At the same time, fans should hold off on booking travel or leave until the studio makes it official. Until then, the safest version of the plan is simple: the film is reportedly coming sooner, but the maker’s word is the one that counts.

Source: Filmfare