Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 11 Oct 2026 · T−25
On Navratri, a single worldwide date of 5 November is announced
An ensemble poster carried the line "Yeh Ram Ke Yug Ka Aarambh Hai" and moved the film to 5 November worldwide in all premium formats, with India bookings to open on Dussehra.
Why it matters
The split international and India dates were dropped for one day-and-date release before Diwali.
AnalysisDetails
- Date
- 11 Oct 2026 · T−25
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Distribution & release
- Markets
- India, Global
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Channels
- Instagram, X
Sources 4
- Ranbir Kapoor-Yash's Ramayana Part 1 to release worldwide on November 5The Indian Express · 11 Oct 2026 · indianexpress.com · SecondaryVerifies: Navratri poster: worldwide from 5 November across premium formats; bookings open on Dussehra
- 'Ramayana' Part 1 to release worldwide on November 5; advance bookings to open on DussehraThe Hindu (PTI) · 12 Oct 2026 · thehindu.com · SecondaryVerifies: 5 November worldwide; five Indian languages; IMAX; Sony outside India, Dharma in Hindi market
- Ramayana: Rise of a Legend – Official Trailer English (In Theatres Nov, 5th 2026)SonyPicturesGermany (YouTube) · 06 Oct 2026 · youtube.com · PrimaryVerifies: German Sony channel lists 5 November
- Ranbir Kapoor Starrer 'Ramayana' to Release on November 4 in IMAXVariety India · 01 Oct 2026 · varietyindia.com · SecondaryVerifies: An IMAX listing showed 4 November, Hindi with English subtitles
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