Ramayana Part 1, one of the most anticipated Indian film projects of the year, is preparing for a major moment in Mumbai on November 3. Following international showcases in Los Angeles and London, the film is expected to host a special cast-and-crew screening in the city ahead of its wider theatrical release on November 5, 2026. The Mumbai event is expected to bring together the principal cast, crew members and invited guests from the film industry.
Mumbai screening ahead of theatrical release
According to a report by India Today, the special screening is planned at an IMAX venue in Lower Parel. A separate media screening is expected to take place on November 4. The Mumbai event follows the film’s Los Angeles showcase on October 27 and a London screening on November 1, where selected members of the international film community were invited. These events form part of the film’s final promotional run before audiences get to see it in cinemas.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. Ranbir Kapoor leads the cast as Lord Rama, with Sai Pallavi portraying Sita and Yash appearing as Ravana. The ensemble also includes Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Several well-known performers appear in supporting roles, making the project one of the most expansive screen adaptations of the epic attempted for a global theatrical audience.
International rollout and audience interest
The Los Angeles and London screenings have helped introduce the project to audiences outside India. Early reactions reported from the Los Angeles event have been mixed, and the film’s makers will be watching how the response develops as more viewers see the completed version. Advance booking information has also begun attracting attention, although ticket sales and occupancy figures can change quickly as release day approaches.
Ramayana is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation. The first instalment is scheduled to arrive in theatres on November 5, while the second part is currently planned for a later release. The production is designed for audiences across multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, alongside international distribution.
What audiences should know
For viewers, the November 3 Mumbai premiere is an industry screening rather than the start of the general theatrical run. The public release remains November 5, subject to local cinema schedules. Moviegoers should check official theatre listings for show timings, language versions, premium formats and ticket availability. Any claims about advance booking records, budgets or box-office performance should be treated as provisional until confirmed by distributors or reliable trade data.
The scale of the production, its familiar source material and its star cast have made Ramayana a major talking point in Indian entertainment. The Mumbai screening now offers the team an important opportunity to present the film to the domestic industry before its global audience begins forming its own view.
Source: India Today.
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