Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited cinematic epic, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, celebrated its world premiere in Los Angeles on October 27, 2026, bringing together its leading stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash for a glamorous evening ahead of the film’s theatrical release.
And judging by the excitement surrounding the event, this was no ordinary movie premiere!
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash Shine on the Red Carpet
Held at the prestigious Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the premiere saw the cast embracing traditional Indian fashion for the special occasion.
Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, looked dapper in an embellished bandhgala ensemble, greeting enthusiastic fans and posing for photographs.
Sai Pallavi, portraying Sita, brought her signature understated elegance to the red carpet in a beautiful pink saree with shimmering silver detailing. The actress happily interacted with fans, signing autographs and posing for selfies.
Meanwhile, Yash, who plays the formidable Ravana, made a stylish entrance in an all-black ensemble, accompanied by his wife, Radhika Pandit.
One of the evening’s sweetest moments came when Ranbir and Yash greeted each other with a warm hug, much to the delight of fans.
Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra also joined the celebrations.
A Proud Moment for Indian Cinema
The invite-only premiere featured a special 3D screening at the Academy Museum’s David Geffen Theatre, attended by members of the Indian and international entertainment industries.
Speaking at the event, Yash reflected on the importance of bringing India’s storytelling traditions to a global audience.
The actor expressed pride in his Kannada film industry roots while celebrating the cultural significance of the Ramayana, a story that has been passed down through generations.
For the filmmakers, the Los Angeles premiere represents something bigger than a glamorous international launch. It’s an opportunity to introduce one of India’s most celebrated epics to audiences around the world on an unprecedented cinematic scale.
Early Reactions Are Already Creating Buzz
Following the screening, initial audience reactions began circulating online, with several viewers praising the film’s grand visuals, elaborate action sequences and performances.
Some even compared its scale to Hollywood fantasy epics such as The Lord of the Rings.
However, the response hasn’t been entirely unanimous, with certain viewers expressing reservations about the music and storytelling.
The film’s soundtrack brings together Oscar-winning composers AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, making their collaboration another major talking point.
When Is Ramayana Releasing?
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
The ambitious two-part production is backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
The first instalment is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026, in multiple Indian languages, with an IMAX release also planned. The second instalment is expected during Diwali 2027.
With its star-studded cast, international creative talent and spectacular visual ambitions, Ramayana is certainly aiming to be more than just another grand cinematic epic.
