Ramayana (2026) – A Bollywood Epic Reimagined
Plot (Part 1 – Diwali 2026):
Lord Rama (Ranbir Kapoor) is exiled into the forest for fourteen years due to palace intrigue. Accompanied by his devoted wife Sita (Sai Pallavi) and loyal brother Lakshmana (Ravi Dubey), Rama confronts demons, sages, and inner turmoil. When the demon-king Ravana (Yash) brutally abducts Sita, Rama forms an alliance with monkey-god Hanuman (Sunny Deol) and other allies to lay siege to Lanka. The installment culminates in the epic clash between Rama and Ravana, setting the stage for redemption and return. timesofindia.indiatimes.com+12en.wikipedia.org+12fazlamoexpress.blog+12
🛠 Crew & Production Team:
| Role | Names |
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| Director | Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal, Chhichhore) onmanorama.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15srmaya.com+15 |
| Screenplay | Shridhar Raghavan (Pathaan, War) |
| Producers | Namit Malhotra, Yash, Charles Roven |
| Cinematography | Pankaj Kumar, Mahesh Limaye |
| Music | A. R. Rahman & Hans Zimmer (first Hollywood‑Bollywood collaboration) |
| VFX / Studio | DNEG (Oscar-winning CGI), shot for IMAX |
| Action / Stunts | Terry Notary (Avengers/Planet of the Apes), Guy Norris (Mad Max), coordinated by Yash |
| Production Design | Ravi Bansal (Dune 2, Aladdin), Ramsey Avery (Captain America, Tomorrowland) |
| Studios | Prime Focus Studios, Monster Mind Creations, Atlas Entertainment, DNEG |
| Budget | Estimated ₹835 crore for Part 1 (possibly totaling ₹1,600 crore for both) |
⭐ Star Cast Highlights:
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Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
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Sai Pallavi as Sita
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Yash as Ravana
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Sunny Deol as Hanuman
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Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana
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Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari
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Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi
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Amitabh Bachchan as Jatayu
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Arun Govil (famed 1987 Ram) as King Dasharatha
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Supporting ensemble includes Rakul Preet, Kunal Kapoor, Sheeba Chaddha, Indira Krishnan, and more marathi.indiatimes.com+15srmaya.com+15fazlamoexpress.blog+15
Notable Cameo/Notes:
Jaideep Ahlawat was offered Vibhishana but declined due to scheduling timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15indianexpress.com+15filmibeat.com+15.
✨ Visual & Technical Ambition:
This two-part saga promises unmatched visual grandeur — VFX by DNEG, IMAX presentation, Hollywood-level stunts, and rich set pieces designed by top designers. Post-production spans nearly 600 days with advanced CGI, motion capture, and AI script refinements fazlamoexpress.blog+5sigmagenbuzz.com+5missmalini.com+5.
🎼 Music Collaboration:
A unique fusion by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, blending Eastern emotive melodies with Western orchestral intensity — a global musical tapestry for this epic newsbytesapp.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5missmalini.com+5.
🗓 Release Schedule:
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Part 1: Diwali 2026 (November)
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Part 2: Diwali 2027 indianexpress.com+14en.wikipedia.org+14secretmediahacker.com+14sigmagenbuzz.com+5filmfare.com+5secretmediahacker.com+5
In sum, Ramayana (2026) aspires to be Bollywood’s most monumental epic — combining stellar performances, world-class technical artistry, and cultural resonance.