Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana lands in theatres on November 5 — before Diwali, and with advance bookings already live on Dussehra. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, is the first of a two-part epic that aims to reframe one of India’s oldest stories for the modern screen. A new poster dropped today, featuring Ranbir as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Yash as Ravana, the latter looming large in the background, his presence felt more than seen. The tagline: Yeh Ram ke Yug ka Aarambh hai. The beginning of Rama’s era. It’s not just a release date. It’s a declaration. The film will roll out worldwide across all premium formats, including IMAX and Dolby Cinema, with Part 2 set for Diwali 2027. The scale is clear: this isn’t a mythological retelling. It’s a cinematic event. And it’s coming fast. With visual effects handled by Oscar-winning DNEG and production from Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the ambition is visible in every frame. The cast is stacked. Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chadha, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi, Rakul Preet Singh, Indira Krishnan, Kunal Kapoor, but the spotlight stays on Ranbir, who steps into a role that’s been played by legends. No pressure. Just a billion eyes watching. The real question isn’t whether it’ll open big. It’s whether it can survive the weight of what comes after.