Rajamouli backs Ramayana film: Director hails epic’s scale and cast

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has extended his best wishes to the team of ‘Ramayana’ ahead of the film’s November 5, 2026, theatrical release. Praising director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for bringing the epic to the big screen on a grand scale, Rajamouli said the story is one that Indian storytellers grow up aspiring to tell. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and

Yash

as Ravana.

SS Rajamouli sends best wishes to the ‘Ramayana’ team

With ‘Ramayana’ approaching its theatrical release, SS Rajamouli has shared a message of support for the team behind the ambitious adaptation. The filmmaker took to X to reflect on the cultural significance of the epic and praised the team for bringing its timeless characters to the screen on a grand scale. Rajamouli’s message highlighted the enduring place of the Ramayana in Indian storytelling and acknowledged the scale of the upcoming film.

He also praised the actors for bringing depth to the characters, while expressing anticipation for its November 5 release.

In his post, Rajamouli wrote, “#Ramayana is a story every Indian storyteller grows up aspiring to tell. It’s a joy to see @niteshtiwari22 and @malhotra_namit bring it to the screen on such a grand scale. Each actor brings these timeless characters to life with depth. Looking forward to 5th November.

Best wishes to the entire team.”

‘Ramayana Part 1’ cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana Part 1’ features Ranbir Kapoor as Prince Rama of Ayodhya and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Kannada star Yash plays Ravana, marking his Bollywood debut with the ambitious adaptation. The screenplay has been co-written by Shridhar Raghavan. The film also features an ensemble cast that includes Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan and Lara Dutta in key roles.

Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman compose music for ‘Ramayana’

The film’s music is composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, bringing together two internationally recognised composers for the epic’s score. The project is being positioned as a large-scale cinematic adaptation intended for audiences in India and overseas. Promotional plans have also highlighted its intended big-screen presentation, including IMAX screenings.‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026.qj