The makers of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend have released a new trailer, offering a grand glimpse into the epic battle between Lord Rama and Ravana. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the upcoming mythological epic is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. The latest trailer introduces more of the film’s characters, action sequences and expansive mythological world, building anticipation ahead of its theatrical release.
The trailer opens with a narration introducing a world where humans walked among gods before evil emerged in the form of Ravana. It establishes the central conflict between Rama, a prince chosen by destiny, and Ravana, the immortal king of Lanka who seeks to make the world his throne. Yash makes a powerful impression as Ravana, declaring his ambition to make every head bow before him. One of the striking sequences shows Ravana confronting Indra, played by Kunal Kapoor, highlighting the antagonist’s formidable power.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama is presented as humanity’s hope against the growing threat. The trailer features glimpses of Rama fighting demons and preparing to confront Ravana, alongside emotional moments between Rama and Sita. The visuals also offer a glimpse of Jatayu’s battle against Ravana, adding another significant moment from the epic to the promotional material.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The creative team brings together Academy Award-winning composers A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer for the musical score. The visual effects are being handled by DNEG, the team associated with major global productions, including Dune. With its detailed world-building and large-scale action, the film is designed for an immersive theatrical experience in IMAX and other premium large formats.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is scheduled for a global theatrical release on November 5, 2026, ahead of Diwali. Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence and action, the film aims to bring the timeless epic to the big screen on a grand cinematic scale. With the new trailer highlighting the confrontation between Rama and Ravana, anticipation continues to build for this ambitious retelling of the ancient Indian epic