Ramayana 2026: Release Date, Cast, Budget and Full Details of the Film

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most talked-about upcoming films. Here is a clear look at its release date, cast, budget and how the film is being made.

Ramayana the upcoming film is based on the ancient Indian epic. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and written by Shridhar Raghavan. It is scheduled as a two-part film series that will tell the story of Ram, Sita, and their journey.

Release Date

The film is set to release in November 2026 during Diwali.

Cast

The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, while Yash takes on the role of Ravan.

The film also includes Amitabh Bachchan, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Vivek Oberoi, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, and Sheeba Chaddha in key roles.

Director and Producers

Nitesh Tiwari directs the film. It is produced by Namit Malhotra, in collaboration with Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations.

Budget

The film is being made on a large budget, reported to be between 1600 crore and 4000 crore for both parts.

Music

The background score is composed by Hans Zimmer. The songs are composed by A R Rahman.

How the Project Started

The idea of making Ramayana as a film series started a few years ago. The makers wanted to bring this story to the big screen in a new way. The script was worked on for a long time, and inputs were taken to keep the story close to its original form.

Production and Shoot

The shooting of the film began in April 2024. During the shoot, some images from the set were leaked, after which strict rules were followed on set. The filming was completed in November 2024, and work on the second part has also started. The film will have a long post-production period, mainly for visual effects work.

Conclusion

Ramayana 2026 is a big project with a known story and a large cast. With its release planned for Diwali, it is expected to be one of the major film releases of the year.