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Ramayana to release 2 days after International premiere? Namit Malhotra drops Diwali bomb

Ramayana to release 2 days after International premiere? Namit Malhotra drops Diwali bomb

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Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited Ramayana has finally got an exact international release date, but the film’s India release may take place two days later. Producer Namit Malhotra has revealed that while the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer is scheduled to release internationally on November 6, the makers are currently targeting a Diwali release in India on November 8. The film had earlier been announced for a Diwali release without a specific date. However, the English trailer, released earlier this week, confirmed November 6 as the global release date. The announcement has now led to some confusion among Indian audiences, given that Diwali falls on November 8 this year. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ramayana to hit the screens in India two days after global release? Producer Namit Malhotra drops bombshell

Ramayana to hit the screens in India two days after global release? Producer Namit Malhotra drops bombshell

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The English trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was released earlier this week, days after the Indian-language trailers were released. The English-dubbed trailer, for the first time, announced the film’s exact release date: 6 November. Till now, the makers had said the film would release on Diwali, but had not given an exact date. However, producer Namit Malhotra has now hinted that the film may have a staggered release worldwide, with the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer hitting the screens in India two days after its global release. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama in the film adaptation of Ramayana. Ramayana release date, explained Namit Malhotra spoke to NDTV on the sidelines of the inauguration of his Prime Focus Studio – Phase 1 at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Mumbai, where he reaffirmed, “It (Ramayana) will release in India on Diwali.” Diwali falls on November 8 this year, two days after the film’s scheduled global release. When asked about the confusion between the two dates, Namit added, “We are releasing internationally (on November 6) because the international distribution works …

Namit Malhotra claims Ramayana is ‘Avatar meets Gladiator in the world of Lord of the Rings’

Namit Malhotra claims Ramayana is ‘Avatar meets Gladiator in the world of Lord of the Rings’

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One of the highly anticipated movies of the year is Ranbir Kapoor–starrer Ramayana. The film, which arrives in theatres in Diwali 2026, has been the talk of the tinsel town since its inception. Today, the grand trailer of the mythological epic was unveiled at brahma muhurat, and since then, it has become a trending topic. At the recent San Diego Comic-Con 2026 trailer launch, actors Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, along with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra explained to Fandom why Ramayana is a story that will resonate with people all over the world irrespective of their experience with Indian cinema. Namit Malhotra explains why Ramayana is India’s biggest cinematic spectacle: ‘It will entertain and enlighten’. Namit Malhotra compares Ramayana to Hollywood blockbusters When the interviewer admitted never having seen an Indian film, the cast first asked about their favourite movies. While explaining the scale and vision behind Ramayana, producer Namit Malhotra compared the film to some of Hollywood’s biggest fantasy and action spectacles, while stressing that its biggest strength lies in its emotional storytelling. …

Namit Malhotra Shares His Vision For Ranbir Kapoor’s Film, Says “I Will Go To Any Extent For…”

Namit Malhotra Shares His Vision For Ranbir Kapoor’s Film, Says “I Will Go To Any Extent For…”

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Namit Malhotra Expresses Gratitude For Ramayana (Photo Credit: Instagram/X) Nitesh Twiari’s Ramayana remains one of the most talked-about upcoming films in Indian cinema. Planned as a two-part epic, the project has been making headlines ever since its cast’s first visuals were unveiled. Recently, the makers organized Pratham Sankalp, a special event in Delhi that gave fans another glimpse into the ambitious project. Namit Malhotra Shares Heartfelt Statement At Ramayana Pratham Sankalp Event During the event, producer Namit Malhotra spoke about the journey of bringing Ramayana to the big screen and thanked those who have supported the project. He expressed his sincere thanks to everyone who has supported the project. The makers took to their social media to share a video of producer Namit Malhotra expressing his heartfelt gratitude. He also spoke about his unwavering conviction and belief in bringing this monumental project to life. During his speech he was quoted as saying, “I will go to any extent for Ramayana and Hindustan.” About Ramyana Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana brings together a star-studded cast led …

Adipurush’s fate doesn’t make Namit Malhotra anxious for Ramayana: ‘If you don’t like it, haath jod kar sorry bolenge’

Adipurush’s fate doesn’t make Namit Malhotra anxious for Ramayana: ‘If you don’t like it, haath jod kar sorry bolenge’

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Director Nitesh Tiwari is gearing up for the release of the magnum opus Ramayana, slated to hit the screens later this year. Ahead of the release, the film’s makers invited creators and YouTubers to the sets for an interaction with the cast and crew, during which producer Namit Malhotra opened up about the expectations for the film and the anxiety around audience reactions. Ranbir Kapoor (L) and Prabhas (R) as Lord Rama in Ramayana and Adipurush respectively. Namit Malhotra unfazed by Adipurush backlash Ramayana is a two-part film, billed as the most expensive Indian production ever. Reports say the combined landing cost of the two parts is as high as ₹4000 crore ($500 million), making it one of the most expensive films in the world. Ramayana follows Adipurush, another adaptation of the epic, but one that failed to hit the mark. The Om Raut film, released in 2023, was a critical and commercial failure, losing over ₹250 crore at the box office and drawing widespread criticism from both critics and audiences. When YouTuber Suraj Kumar …

Namit Malhotra says there is no one better to portray Lord Rama in Ramayana other than Ranbir Kapoor

Namit Malhotra says there is no one better to portray Lord Rama in Ramayana other than Ranbir Kapoor

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Time magazine has unveiled its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Ranbir Kapoor was the only Indian actor on the list. The actor is set to return to the big screen after 3 years, with the hotly anticipated, Ramayana. Producer Namit Malhotra penned a heartfelt note to congratulate Ranbir on his inclusion on the prestigious list and said that he is the ‘finest actor’ of our generation. (Also read: Ranbir Kapoor is only Indian actor in TIME’s list of world’s 100 most influential people; chef Vikas Khanna also named) Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Ramayana. What Namit wrote about Ranbir Taking to his X account, Namit posted a picture with Ranbir and director Nitesh Tiwari, and wrote, “From watching our fathers share meals and laughter to now, four decades later, coming together to tell one of the greatest epics of all time… it’s been quite a journey. I have witnessed your journey closely. The highs, the setbacks, the quiet resilience, and the way you’ve stayed so grounded through it …

Namit Malhotra confirms Brahmastra 2 timeline and a massive production shift for Ranbir Kapoor’s Astraverse

Namit Malhotra confirms Brahmastra 2 timeline and a massive production shift for Ranbir Kapoor’s Astraverse

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5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 15, 2026 01:08 PM IST Ramayana producer and DNEG CEO Namit Malhotra is currently in Las Vegas for the ongoing CinemaCon, and his latest update has reignited excitement among fans. During a brief interaction, Malhotra confirmed that Brahmastra 2 is very much on track and will go on floors after Ramayana, with Ranbir Kapoor set to return for the next chapter. A franchise that started with big ambitions For the unversed, Malhotra was one of the producers of Brahmastra Part One: Shiva (2022), alongside Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, director Ayan Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor, and others. The film introduced audiences to a unique mythological-fantasy universe, generating significant buzz for its concept and visual effects. However, while the film’s scale and VFX were widely appreciated, the love story between Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt drew criticism. Alia’s character Isha, in particular, became the subject of memes, with her repeated references to “Shiva” going viral for unintended reasons. A long journey to the big screen Brahmastra was a passion project for Ayan Mukerji, …

‘Ravana’ Yash confirms he has no scenes with ‘Rama’ Ranbir Kapoor in Namit Malhotra’s Rs 4,000 cr Ramayana Part 1

‘Ravana’ Yash confirms he has no scenes with ‘Rama’ Ranbir Kapoor in Namit Malhotra’s Rs 4,000 cr Ramayana Part 1

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 15, 2026 11:32 AM IST Ramayana has been making headlines ever since its announcement in 2023. Now, with less than seven months to go before its release, the makers have intensified promotions—unveiling teasers, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses, and appearing in international interviews. As part of this global push, producers Namit Malhotra and Yash are currently in Las Vegas attending CinemaCon, where they spoke in detail about Yash’s portrayal of Ravana and his equation with co-star Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram in the mythological epic. In an interaction with Fandango, Yash opened up about his preparation and the deeper philosophy behind taking on such a complex, dark character. “I think we are all very familiar with this world. We have grown up listening to these stories—they are part of our culture and belief system. So it wasn’t about reinventing everything from scratch,” he said. “What matters most is perspective. Every character has their own point of view, and most of the time, they truly believe in what they are doing. In …

‘Avatar meets Gladiator’: Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra reveals how Ranbir Kapoor’s epic will compete with Dune 3, The Odyssey | Bollywood News

‘Avatar meets Gladiator’: Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra reveals how Ranbir Kapoor’s epic will compete with Dune 3, The Odyssey | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiApr 14, 2026 04:35 PM IST The promotions of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana have begun. Recently, the film’s producer Namit Malhotra and actor Yash, who plays the role of Ravana in the epic, spoke about the film during interviews at CinemaCon. During one such interaction, Namit spoke about the significance of Ramayana arriving in theatres at a time when grand cinematic releases like Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey are also awaited. Speaking about his film to Fandango, he said, “What is interesting, and it was a perspective I actually heard from someone in America itself – it was like – ‘You are bringing us the first story of the world or the first story of the universe, but it’s something we don’t know much about. So, it’s almost like you are telling us a timeless story, but it’s actually… we are going to discover it for the first time.’” He also argued that amid all the high-profile releases, Ramayana will bring freshness to the epic and explained why it is relevant in today’s …

Brahmastra 2 confirmed! Ramayana maker Namit Malhotra to take Astraverse forward

Brahmastra 2 confirmed! Ramayana maker Namit Malhotra to take Astraverse forward

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Ayan Mukerji`s Brahmastra, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan, was released in 2022. The film was planned as a trilogy, and an update on Part 2 is awaited. While Ranbir Kapoor confirmed that the film is in the works, Namit Malhotra has now revealed that he will work on Brahmastra 2 once he wraps up Ramayana. Namit Malhotra confirms Brahmastra 2 The Ramayana team has begun promoting the film, and recently Malhotra and actor Yash gave a few interviews at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas. According to an X post by The Climax India, at CinemaCon, Malhotra confirmed that he will take the Astraverse forward with Brahmastra 2. However, there is no confirmation yet. Ayan Mukerji’s second part of the Astraverse film is about the love story of Dev and Amrita, which was teased in Part 1’s climax. In October 2025, Ayan Mukerji had shared some pictures from a getaway in the mountains. Fans saw a script with him and guessed that he might be working on “Brahmastra 2”. While he did not …