The makers of Ramayana unveiled the first single of their film, titled ‘Jai Jai Ram’ on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the beginning of film’s musical journey. AR Rahman has composed songs for the Ranbir Kapoor-Sai Pallavi starrer mythological epic.
Sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh, ‘Jai Jai Ram’ combines the spiritual character of an aarti with a cinematic sound. Its lyrics, penned by Kumar Vishwas, reflect Shri Ram’s compassion, protection and adherence to dharma, while the repeated invocation gives the song its devotional core.
Talking about Ramayana’s first single, AR Rahman said, “At the heart of ‘Jai Jai Ram’ is the simple and powerful repetition of Shri Ram’s name. The intention was to preserve the purity and intimacy of a prayer while allowing the composition to grow into a cinematic song. Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal bring their distinct emotional expression to Dr. Kumar Vishwas’s words, while remaining true to the devotion at the centre of the song.”
Dr Kumar Vishwas said, “‘Jai Jai Ram’ are three simple words, yet within them lies a complete prayer. My endeavour was not to describe Shri Ram, because his meaning cannot be contained in words, but to express the relationship every devotee shares with him: as our guide, our strength and our refuge. The language has been kept simple and direct because true devotion needs no ornamentation.”
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Shri Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The film’s massive ensemble cast includes Vivek Oberoi, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chaddha, and Rakul Preet Singh among many others.
Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with eight-time Academy Award-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, and distributed by Sony Pictures globally (excluding India), Ramayana: Part 1 will arrive in cinemas this Diwali 2026. The film will first release in overseas territories on November 6, followed by domestic release on Nov 8.