Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Part One is set to hit screens on Diwali 2026 — and the first trailer dropped today, October 15, 2026. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, arrives with a weight that’s not just mythological but commercial. Social media lit up within minutes: #RamayanaTrailer trended in India, followed by a wave of reactions questioning whether the magnum opus can match the opening numbers of Dhurandhar 2. That film, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller, launched at Rs. 75 crores on a partial holiday. Now, Ramayana faces the same benchmark, but on a non-holiday, which makes it tougher. Predictions are already circling Rs. 60–65 crores for its opening. That would be a personal best for Ranbir, surpassing his Rs. 50 crore debut with Animal (2023). It’d also edge past Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, which opened at Rs. 55 crores on a non-holiday. But fans aren’t convinced. Many argue the scale of Ramayana. A mythic epic, not a thriller, demands at least Rs. 90 crores, ideally Rs. 100. They point to the budget gap: Dhurandhar 2 was made on Rs. 250 crores. Ramayana, they say, is bigger. And yet, the trailer has drawn mixed responses. Critics note an underwhelming tone, a lack of visual spectacle, and a promotional strategy that feels off-kilter. Some wonder if the makers have misjudged the moment. The real test? Advance bookings haven’t even begun. But the chatter is loud. On Koffee with Karan, Salman Khan praised both Ranbir and Ranveer Singh. And now, fans are saying the old debate about who’s better is dead. ‘You don’t choose between brilliance,’ one post read. The next question isn’t about actors. It’s about whether a myth can still break box office records. The answer comes in three months.