The much-awaited first look from Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was unveiled today. The mythological epic stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey in pivotal roles. Apart from the star-studded cast, the makers have collaborated with a Hollywood crew in order to expand the vision of the film.
First on, music composer Hans Zimmer will be coming together with AR Rahman to create music for the film. Apart from that, Hollywood’s top stunt directors— Terry Notary (Avengers, Planet of the Apes) and Guy Norris (Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa) — are choreographing the epic battles between gods and demons.
The visual grandeur of ancient India is being reimagined by renowned production designers Ravi Bansal (Dune 2, Aladdin, etc) and Ramsey Avery (Captain America, Tomorrowland). Its VFX is done by 8-time Academy Award winning studio DNEG.
Speaking of the film, producer Namit Malhotra said in a press release, “This is a cultural movement for every Indian around the world. With Ramayana, we’re not just retelling history; we’re introducing our legacy to the world. Bringing together the finest global talent allows us to tell this story with authenticity, emotion, and state-of-the-art cinematic innovation. We’ve seen Ramayana portrayed before — but this version reimagines its landscapes, creatures, and battles with the scale and splendour they deserve. As Indians, this is our truth. Now, it will be our gift to the world.”
Nitesh added, “Ramayana is a story we’ve all grown up with. It carries the soul of our culture. Our aim was to honour that soul — and present it with the cinematic scale it truly deserves. As a filmmaker, it’s both a huge responsibility and a heartfelt honour to bring it to life. It’s a tale that has endured across millennia because it speaks to something deep and eternal within us. We are not simply making a film. We are offering a vision — one rooted in reverence, shaped by excellence, and made to transcend borders”
Ramayana is written by Sridhar Raghavan and is filmed for IMAX. The shooting for the first part was wrapped recently.
The film is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. It is set to be released in two parts, with the first one coming out on Diwali 2026 and the second one releasing on Diwali 2027.
