Director Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated cinematic epic, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, held its star-studded world premiere at the David Geffen Theatre inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Leading cast members Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, alongside producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari, graced the red carpet to launch the first part of the grand two-part franchise.
Star-Studded Red Carpet and Fan Interactions
The premiere drew massive crowds of enthusiastic fans and international industry figures, including Hollywood personalities like Jada Pinkett Smith, Benji Kelly, and Gisella Marengo.
- Ranbir Kapoor, who essays Lord Rama, turned heads in a shimmery silver bandhgala, taking time to greet fans and sign autographs.
- Sai Pallavi, playing Sita, looked elegant in a traditional pink saree as she posed for selfies with admirers.
- Yash, who portrays Ravana, arrived hand-in-hand with his wife, Radhika Pandit, stepping out to roaring cheers from supporters outside the venue.
- Director Nitesh Tiwari and Producer Namit Malhotra also made striking appearances in formal bandhgalas.
Videos circulating on social media captured a packed screening hall filled with both Indian and international attendees ahead of the exclusive, invite-only 3D screening.
About the Massive Cinematic Project
Produced by Yash and Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG, Ramayana is mounted on an unprecedented scale with a reported budget of ₹4,000 crore.
The film boasts a legendary ensemble cast featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, alongside Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, and Arun Govil. Highlighting its global appeal, the musical score is composed jointly by Academy Award winners A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
The first installment is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, with the second part slated for Diwali 2027.
