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Namit Malhotra Reaffirms Global Two‑Part Ramayana for Diwali 2026–27 IMAX Release

He calls the VFX‑driven adaptation the biggest vision of his career as post‑production advances at DNEG.

Overview

  • Producer Namit Malhotra says presenting the epic at a scale worthy of its stature has become the primary focus of his life.
  • The first teaser, released on August 3, 2025, drew widespread praise for its visual scale, emotional tone, and cultural authenticity.
  • Part 1 is scheduled for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 for Diwali 2027, with a planned worldwide IMAX rollout.
  • Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Ram, with Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
  • Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is produced by Prime Focus Studios with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.