Ramayana Buzz: Comic-Con, Trailer Reactions and Release Date

Ramayana Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana, releases in theatres worldwide on 6 November 2026, timed for Diwali. The film made news at San Diego Comic-Con in July, and its trailer, released on 30 July, has been widely discussed online. Part 2 is set for Diwali 2027.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana has been in the headlines for months. Here is a recap of the biggest buzz moments, how fans reacted, and what is officially confirmed ahead of release.

Ramayana release date and cast: what is confirmed

Sony Pictures, the film’s international distributor, announced the 6 November 2026 worldwide release while sharing an English version of the trailer, as reported by India TV. The film is planned as a two-part series, with Part 2 slated for Diwali 2027.

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• Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram
• Sai Pallavi as Sita
• Yash as Ravana
• Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman
• Ravie Dubey as Lakshman
• Also: Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Sheeba Chaddha and Vivek Oberoi

The music is by Hans Zimmer and A R Rahman. The trailer was released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, along with the English version.

The Comic-Con moment

On 23 July 2026, the Ramayana team presented the film at San Diego Comic-Con in Ballroom 20, according to Outlook India. Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra were on the panel.

Fans had expected a trailer launch there, but it did not happen. According to India.com, Malhotra linked the timing to Sony Pictures coming on board as international distributor. Exclusive footage was screened for the audience in the hall.

On stage, Ranbir called playing Lord Ram “the biggest responsibility of my life”, as reported by India.com. He also said the role of Ravana needed someone with Yash’s stardom and aura.

The trailer and how fans reacted

The official trailer arrived on 30 July 2026, a week after Comic-Con. It shows Yash’s Ravana, a young Ram in training, and Sai Pallavi’s Sita following Ram into exile.

Yash’s Ravana got the loudest cheers

Across social media, Yash’s look and screen presence drew a lot of praise. Many fans called his casting as Ravana a perfect fit, based on reaction round-ups published after the trailer launch.

Mixed views on Ranbir’s calm Ram

Ranbir’s take on Ram is soft-spoken and restrained. Some viewers liked this calm approach, while others wanted a more commanding tone in the dialogue delivery. The debate became one of the main talking points online.

VFX discussion

The scale of Lanka and the Pushpak Viman impressed many viewers. A section of fans felt some shots looked too polished or game-like, a debate that had also come up when Ranbir’s first glimpse as Ram was released in April 2026.

Where is Hanuman?

Many fans pointed out that Sunny Deol’s Hanuman does not appear in the trailer. The makers have not said whether he features in Part 1 or mainly in Part 2.

Reported numbers: views, screens and budget

These figures come from media reports, not official audited data, so treat them as reported.

• Trailer views: ETV Bharat reported that the trailer crossed 1 billion combined views across platforms and languages in five days. Malhotra called it a proud moment for India.
• Screens: Business Today reported in August that Sony is planning a release on around 59,000 screens worldwide.
• Budget: The two films together are reported to cost around Rs 4,000 crore, which would make Ramayana the most expensive Indian film ever made. The makers have not officially confirmed this figure.

Ranbir’s surprise second role

One piece of news many fans missed came in April 2026. Speaking to Collider at a special event in Los Angeles, Ranbir said he also plays Lord Parshuram in the film, according to Gulf News. Parshuram is considered an avatar of Lord Vishnu before Ram.

Ramayana buzz timeline

A quick look at the key promotional moments so far, based on reports and the film’s Wikipedia page.

Business deals have also made news. According to reports cited on Wikipedia, Dharma Productions picked up distribution rights for North India and T-Series acquired the music rights for both parts in July 2026. The exact amounts have not been officially disclosed by the companies.

What is still unknown

• The final runtime of Part 1.
• How much screen time Sunny Deol’s Hanuman has in Part 1.
• Advance booking dates in India.
• Any official box office targets from the makers.

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