Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is heading toward its November 5, 2026 theatrical release with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. From its IMAX rollout and new character posters to its reported ₹4,000 crore investment and growing advance bookings, the epic has generated a steady stream of major updates ahead of release.
Ramayana Eyes November Release Amid IMAX Competition
Early reports suggested Ramayana could begin with paid previews on November 4 before a wider November 5 opening. The film's premium-format strategy also drew attention because of competition for IMAX screens around the same release window.
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Lara Dutta and Sheeba Chaddha's Ramayana Looks Revealed
The makers expanded Ramayana's character campaign with posters featuring Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. The reveals highlight two characters whose actions play an important role in Rama's exile and the events that unfold in Ayodhya.
Read More: Ramayana Posters: Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara
Ramayana May Get Rashtrapati Bhavan Screening
The makers were reported to be seeking approval for a special Ramayana screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 5. Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi and director Nitesh Tiwari were reportedly expected to attend if the proposed event received approval, though the screening had not been officially confirmed at the time of the report.
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Yash Explains Ramayana's ₹4,000 Crore Budget
Yash addressed discussion surrounding Ramayana's reported ₹4,000 crore investment, explaining that the figure covers both films rather than only the first instalment. The reported amount also includes areas such as visual effects, post-production, promotion and other associated costs as the makers target a global audience.
Read More: Yash Explains Why Ramayana's ₹4,000 Crore Budget Is Highlighted
Ramayana Advance Booking Crosses ₹7 Crore
Ramayana's opening-day advance bookings crossed ₹7 crore ahead of the November 5 release. The October 22 update put gross bookings at ₹7.10 crore including blocked seats, with approximately 1.26 lakh tickets sold across 3,707 shows. Since bookings remain open, the numbers are still changing ahead of release.
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Ramayana Builds Momentum Ahead of November 5
Together, the updates show how Ramayana's campaign has expanded from release and premium-format planning to character reveals, high-profile screening discussions, budget conversations and box-office tracking.
With Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash leading the cast, attention will now increasingly shift toward final advance-booking numbers, premiere events, reviews and opening-day box-office performance as the November 5 release approaches.
