Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' epic to launch in two parts with massive global promotion
The Indian mythological film *Ramayana*, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, was promoted at San Diego Comic‑Con 2026. The makers announced that the story is too expansive for a single feature and will be released in two parts, the first slated for Diwali 2026 and the sequel for Diwali 2027. Tiwari said Part 1 ends on a cliff‑hanger designed to drive audiences to the sequel.
A record‑setting promotional budget of 375 crore rupees has been allocated – 140 crore for India and 235 crore for overseas markets – in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, which will handle worldwide distribution. The planned trailer launch on 24 July was postponed to align with the Sony deal, and the film’s music will be scored by Oscar‑winner Hans Zimmer together with A.R. Rahman.
During the Comic‑Con panel Ranbir Kapoor denied rumours that he will appear in *Dhoom 4* and confirmed he is currently working on *Ramayana* and another project titled *Love & War* directed by Sanjay Bhansali. The film’s reported total production cost exceeds 4 000 crore rupees, making it one of the most heavily funded Indian movies ever.
The promotional activities have generated strong social‑media buzz, including a viral coloring challenge featuring Kapoor and Yash that earned fans the nickname “pookie girl dads.”
Entities: Nitesh Tiwari · Ramayana (film) · Ranbir Kapoor · Sai Pallavi · Sony Pictures Entertainment · Yash · Yash (actor)
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ranbir Kapoor said he is not starring in *Dhoom 4*. (Ranbir Kapoor denied involvement in Dhoom 4 at San Diego Comic‑Con.)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sony Pictures Entertainment is the worldwide distributor and partner for the global launch of Ramayana. (Partnership for international distribution.)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ramayana trailer was delayed from a 24 July release to a later date because of the Sony partnership. (Reason for postponing the trailer launch.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ranbir Kapoor denied involvement in Dhoom 4 and said he is working on Ramayana and a film titled Love & War directed by Sanjay Bhansali. (Actor’s clarification of upcoming projects.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] *Ramayana* stars Ranbir Kapoor as Shri Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. (Cast information from promotional report.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ramayana promotion budget is 375 crore rupees, with 140 crore for India and 235 crore for overseas markets. (Financial details of the film’s marketing spend.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The delayed trailer is expected to be attached to the release of *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day* on 30 July. (Trailer launch plan mentioned in report.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The trailer launch was postponed to accommodate the Sony Pictures partnership and a worldwide release strategy. (multiple_reports)
- [● 4 SOURCES] *Ramayana* will be released in two parts, with Part 1 scheduled for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 for Diwali 2027. (multiple_reports)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman are collaborating on the film’s music. (press_release)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During a Comic‑Con interview, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash participated in a colouring challenge that went viral on social media. (media_report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ranbir Kapoor denied rumors of starring in *Dhoom 4* and did not comment on the upcoming *Animal Park* sequel during Comic‑Con. (direct_interview)