Ramayana: Part One gets star-studded Mumbai premiere ahead of November 5 release; Part Two due Diwali 2027

One of India's most awaited films of the year, Ramayana: Part One, held its star-studded premiere in Mumbai on November 3, building buzz ahead of its worldwide release on November 5. Lead actor Ranbir Kapoor arrived in a maroon traditional kurta with dark jeans, greeting the media with folded hands and thanking audiences for their support; wife Alia Bhatt walked the red carpet with her mother-in-law, veteran actor Neetu Kapoor, while Sunny Deol, who plays Hanuman, and Vivek Oberoi were also in attendance.

A two-part epic: Rama, Ravana and Sita all cast

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and adapted from the Indian epic Ramayana, the film is planned as a two-part saga. Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Yash plays Ravana, Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman and Sai Pallavi plays Sita. Part One releases worldwide in cinemas on November 5, 2026, timed for the Diwali season; Part Two is scheduled for Diwali 2027.

Already a talking point before release: LA and London premieres held too

Mumbai was not the only premiere: the film has also premiered in Los Angeles and London, with the lead actors in attendance. The red carpet and star turnout have already generated heavy discussion on social media — for a big-budget adaptation of a national epic, pre-release heat is itself the first box-office test. Whether Part One lives up to audience expectations for the epic will be clear after November 5.