Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, is set for its first international unveiling at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23, 2026. The film will be showcased in Ballroom 20, a 4,800-seat venue that is second only to Comic-Con's iconic Hall H in scale and prestige. This marks only the second time an Indian film has received a major showcase at the event, following Kalki 2898 AD.
Global Panel Details
The panel is scheduled for 3:15 pm local time (3:15 am IST) on July 23. Director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, and lead actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash will present the film to a global audience. Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus, also serves as global CEO of DNEG, the visual effects company behind some of the world's biggest film spectacles.
Indian Trailer Launch
Before the US leg, the film returns to Indian soil for its first big reveal. The trailer will launch at a grand event in Delhi's Bharat Mandapam on July 18, five days ahead of the Comic-Con showcase. The same core team is expected to attend the Delhi event.
Cast and Budget
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Yash plays Ravana, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman. The cast also includes Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, and appearances from Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chaddha, Arun Govil, and Adinath Kothare. Mounted on a reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore, Ramayana is being called the biggest production Indian cinema has ever attempted. It is structured as a two-part saga: Part 1 releases this Diwali 2026, with Part 2 following in Diwali 2027.
Music and Global Rollout
Reports suggest composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, both working on the film's score, may perform live at international events tied to the release. However, the makers have yet to officially confirm these plans. With the Delhi event on July 18 and San Diego following five days later, the rollout signals a clear intent to position Ramayana not as a regional blockbuster, but as a global cinematic event.
