In a major cultural milestone for Indian mainstream cinema, national film trade delegates confirmed on October 14, 2026, that director Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated mythological epic Ramayana: Part 1 will hold an exclusive preview screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan prior to its global theatrical release. Starring Ranbir Kapoor alongside Sai Pallavi and Yash, the large-scale cinematic adaptation represents one of the most expensive visual effects projects produced within the Indian film industry. Studio representatives detailed that the special ceremonial screening will be attended by senior government dignitaries, cultural historians, and film fraternity veterans, highlighting the project's ambitious effort to bring traditional Indian epic literature to international audiences through state-of-the-art production design. Industry analysts report that securing a high-profile venue for the preliminary premiere establishes immense cultural prestige and promotional momentum across domestic and overseas markets. Multi-language distribution networks across North America, Europe, and Asia are finalizing wide-screen releases, with box-office trackers anticipating record-breaking advance bookings as the promotional campaign transitions into its final global rollout phase.

High-Profile Screening Planned for the National Capital

Setting the stage for one of the most high-profile cinematic events of the year, the makers of Ramayana: Part 1 are seeking administrative clearances to host an exclusive screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Slated to take place on November 5, 2026—the day of the film’s multi-language worldwide release—the event aims to showcase the ambitious production to senior political leaders and institutional heads.

Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios alongside DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the project represents an estimated ₹4,000 crore investment, positioning it as the most expensive motion picture ever produced in Indian cinema.

Overview: Ramayana: Part 1 Strategic Launch Details

Operational ParameterOfficial Details & Event Specifications
Film TitleRamayana: Part 1 (Title overseas: 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend')
Director & ProducersNitesh Tiwari (Director) • Namit Malhotra & Yash (Producers)
Proposed Screening VenueRashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi (Subject to final clearances)
Target Event DateThursday, November 5, 2026 (Diwali release window)
Primary Ensemble CastRanbir Kapoor (Lord Ram), Sai Pallavi (Sita), Yash (Ravana)
Distribution PartnersDharma Productions (Hindi theatrical) • Sony Pictures (Global)

Dual Premieres in Mumbai and Delhi

Alongside the proposed screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the promotional team is structuring dual premiere events in India's two key metropolitan hubs. A red-carpet industry premiere is being arranged at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai, followed by delegation-level events in New Delhi.

'Ramayana: Part 1' Promotional Launch Pipeline: ---------------------------------------------- Navratri Poster Reveal ──> Dussehra Advance Bookings (Oct 20) ──> Rashtrapati Bhavan Screening ──> Nov 5 Global Release

The film's music, scored jointly by Academy Award winners A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, launched its inaugural track "Jai Jai Ram" during Ganesh Chaturthi, anchored by vocal performances from Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal.

Worldwide Release in Premium Formats

Ramayana: Part 1 is slated to premiere across India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, alongside international rollouts across ScreenX, IMAX, and 3D formats.

Advance ticket bookings across domestic circuits will open on Dussehra, October 20, 2026. With distribution handled by Dharma Productions across Northern circuits and Sony Pictures managing international territories, trade analysts expect the dual-city premieres and presidential venue screening to kick off a strong global box-office run.