Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026. Advance bookings have opened, with the film also drawing attention ahead of its digital release.
According to available information, producer Namit Malhotra has partnered with JioHotstar for the film’s digital distribution. The film is expected to become available on the platform after its theatrical run. However, the official OTT release date and the terms of a reported pay-per-view option have yet to be announced.
Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026. The film has been produced on a large scale and is expected to be screened in multiple formats, including IMAX 3D.
According to reports, an agreement has been reached with JioHotstar for the film’s digital distribution. Reports also indicate that viewers may be offered a pay-per-view option, under which they would pay separately to watch the film in addition to any standard subscription fees.
Details regarding eligibility, pricing and the exact date of the film’s OTT release have not yet been officially disclosed. Further confirmation is awaited from the streaming platform and the film’s producers.
Nita Mukesh Ambani, chairperson of JioStar, has expressed her views on the plan to bring Ramayana, a culturally significant story, to audiences through digital distribution.
She described the Ramayana as one of India’s important cultural legacies and said the story has influenced people’s imaginations, values and lives across generations.
According to her, technology plays an important role in making stories accessible to wider audiences. She said the opportunity to bring a large-scale cinematic presentation such as Ramayana to families across the country was significant for the company.
The partnership is expected to expand the film’s digital reach. However, the timing and availability of its digital release will depend on its theatrical run and official distribution announcements.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is planned as a two-part film series. The first instalment is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026, while the second part is reportedly planned for around Diwali 2027.
The film has been produced by Prime Focus Studios, with visual effects company DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations also involved in the project.
The screenplay has been written by Shridhar Raghavan, drawing on the story of the Valmiki Ramayana.
The filmmakers aim to present the Indian epic on a large cinematic scale. The film’s visual presentation, casting and technical production are among the elements drawing audience attention ahead of its release.
