‘Ramayana’ to hold Diwali-themed red carpet world premiere at Los Angeles’ Academy Museum

Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ to hold world premiere at Academy Museum in Los Angeles on October 27 with 945 guests and 3D screening

Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Ramayana’ is set to hold its world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on October 27. The film will be screened at the museum’s David Geffen Theater, with an audience of 945 expected to attend the event ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.

The makers are reportedly planning a Diwali-themed celebration, with guests encouraged to wear traditional Indian attire for the red carpet.

‘Ramayana’ world premiere in Los Angeles

As reported by Hindustan Times, the premiere will take place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The film will be screened in 3D at the museum’s David Geffen Theater, with Hollywood personalities, filmmakers, international media representatives and members of the film industry expected to attend.

The event is expected to bring an Indian festive touch to Los Angeles, coinciding with the Diwali season.

Guests have reportedly been encouraged to wear traditional Indian outfits for the red carpet, reflecting the cultural roots of the epic.The Academy Museum, dedicated to the history, art and science of cinema, is a prominent venue for film-related events and celebrations. Hosting the premiere there will give the ambitious Indian production an international showcase ahead of its theatrical debut.

What to know about ‘Ramayana’

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana’ is envisioned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic. The project is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The first instalment is scheduled to arrive in theatres on November 5, 2026, while the second part is slated for a Diwali 2027 release. The film is planned for release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with an IMAX release also in the works.

Sony Pictures will handle distribution in international markets outside India, while Dharma Productions will oversee its release in the Hindi market.

Star cast of ‘Ramayana’

Ranbir Kapoor will portray Lord Rama, with Sai Pallavi playing Sita and Yash taking on the role of Ravana. Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman. The ensemble cast also includes

Ravi Dubey

, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan and Lara Dutta.

With its large ensemble, extensive visual effects and two-part format, the film is being positioned as an ambitious cinematic retelling of the epic for audiences in India and overseas.

Yash on the Rs 4,000-crore budget

Yash recently confirmed that the combined budget for both instalments of ‘Ramayana’ stands at Rs 4,000 crore. The actor, who is also producing the project through Monster Mind Creations, has spoken about the scale of the production and why the team has chosen to be open about its investment.