The anticipation surrounding Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana continues to build, particularly regarding the release of character posters featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana. While an official confirmation on the exact date of the character posters release is still awaited, recent developments offer insights into the film's promotional timeline.
Motion Poster and Teaser Launch:
On July 12, 2025, the makers of Ramayana unveiled a motion poster showcasing animated renditions of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana. This motion poster was accompanied by the tagline "Rama vs. Ravana. Mortal vs. Immortal. Light vs. Darkness," and confirmed the film's worldwide release across Diwali 2026 and 2027. Prior to this, on July 3, 2025, the first official look of the film was revealed with the global launch of Ramayana: The Introduction, a teaser that introduced Ranbir's portrayal of Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana.
Fan Reactions and Expectations:
The release of the teaser and motion poster has generated immense buzz across social media, with fans expressing excitement and predicting a "₹5000-crore franchise in the making". Social media is flooded with reactions such as: “Ranbir Kapoor's one more INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE is on the way (sic)". Another comment read, "Rocking Star Yash”.
Release Date and Production Details:
Ramayana is slated to be released in two parts, with the first part expected to premiere during Diwali 2026 and the second part in Diwali 2027. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and co-produced by Namit Malhotra. The visual effects are being handled by DNEG, an eight-time Oscar-winning studio, while the music is composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
Cast and Crew:
The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Other actors reportedly involved in the project include Lara Dutta, Sunny Deol, and Sheeba Chaddha. Yash has confirmed that he is also co-producing the film and that he found Ravan to be the most exciting character to play.
Official Announcements:
The official announcement for Ramayana was made on November 6, 2024, by Namit Malhotra, who shared the film's first poster and confirmed the two-part release plan. Malhotra expressed his dedication to presenting an authentic and visually stunning adaptation of the epic.
Given the release of the motion poster in July 2025, it is plausible that individual character posters could be released in the coming months leading up to the film's Diwali 2026 release. However, fans should monitor official announcements from the production team for precise dates.
