Ramayana Film Reveals Key Characters Ahead of Diwali 2026 Global Release
The upcoming film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, is set for a global release around Diwali 2026. While the international release is scheduled for November 5, the exact Indian release date remains unconfirmed, with paid previews possibly on November 4. The makers have unveiled character posters featuring Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara, highlighting their pivotal roles in the epic's narrative. The film is the first of a two-part series, with the second part planned for Diwali 2027.
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indianexpress broke this story on 9 Oct, 07:03 am. Other outlets followed.