Ramayana World Premiere in Los Angeles Ahead of Global Theatrical Release

Ramayana World Premiere in Los Angeles

The world premiere of the two‑part epic *Ramayana* took place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at the David Geffen Theatre of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The event was attended by Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari.

Key details

• Date & venue: 27 Oct 2026, David Geffen Theatre, Los Angeles.
• Starring: Ranbir Kapoor (as Ram), Sai Pallavi (as Sita), Yash (as Ravana), Nitesh Tiwari (director).
• Release schedule: Part 1 is slated for worldwide theatrical release on 5 Nov 2026; a second part is expected during Diwali 2027.
• Languages & formats: The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with an IMAX version planned.
• Distributors: Sony Pictures handles international distribution outside India; Dharma Productions will distribute in the Hindi‑speaking market.
• Production notes: Produced by Prime Focus Studios and DNEG, the project is reported to have a combined budget of over Rs 4,000 crore, making it one of the most ambitious Indian productions to date.

At the premiere, Yash spoke about the cultural significance of the epic, saying that the story has been passed down for generations and that telling it in a modern cinematic form is a proud step for the Kannada film industry. Malhotra emphasized that the US screening is intended not only to generate curiosity but also to establish credibility for the film’s scale and talent.

Official information

• Trailer: The first trailer was released ahead of the premiere and has been shared on the film’s official channels.
• Distribution partners: Sony Pictures (global), Dharma Productions (India).
• Release‑date uncertainty: While the November 5 2026 date is confirmed for the worldwide theatrical launch, the exact opening dates in each country may vary.

For verification, the original announcement can be found in The Hindu article (https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ramayana-ranbir-kapoor-yash-and-sai-pallavi-attend-the-films-world-premiere-in-us-ahead-of-theatrical-release/article71634857.ece)