The promotional campaign for one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious cinematic endeavors has stepped into high gear. Sony Pictures and the makers of “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” have released a striking new promotional trailer, offering audiences a fresh look at director Nitesh Tiwari’s multi-part cinematic adaptation of the ancient epic.
Premiering globally ahead of its massive theatrical rollout, the latest preview highlights the high-stakes conflict, breathtaking scale, and mythological world-building anchoring the project.
The new trailer sets an atmospheric tone, depicting a bygone era where humanity walked among celestial forces before an insurmountable darkness began to spread. Yash stars as the formidable Ravana, the King of Lanka, whose unyielding ambition is encapsulated by his chilling proclamation: “Before me, every head will bow.”
In stark contrast, Ranbir Kapoor steps into the role of Rama, depicted not just through a lens of divinity, but as a grounded, resolute mortal burdened by destiny. A voiceover in the promo emphasizes: “In this time of peril, humanity had one hope. Not a god, but a man, chosen by destiny: Ram.” Ranbir’s Rama is shown gearing up for a massive confrontation, declaring, “If I don’t stop him, the world will fall.”
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend boasts a massive ensemble cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Arun Govil as Dasharatha alongside prominent appearences by Anupam Kher, Rakul Preet Singh, and pthers.
Behind the lens, the production brings together top-tier global talent. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios alongside Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, with visual effects driven by Oscar-winning powerhouse DNEG. Furthermore, the epic landscape is underscored by a monumental musical collaboration featuring legendary composers A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
The first part of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is slated to hit theaters worldwide in IMAX and Premium Large Formats on November 5, 2026.
