Bollywood's most colossal venture yet, Ramayana, directed by celebrated filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal, Chhichhore), promises a grand reinterpretation of the ancient epic. The first glimpse, titled Ramayana: The Introduction, is set to drop tomorrow—July 3, at 11 AM IST—marking the launch of what insiders are calling “the biggest cinematic rollout in Indian film history”.

Release & Promotional Rollout

● Debut of Glimpse: Scheduled for July 3 across nine major Indian cities—including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Kochi.
● Teaser & Logo Plans: Following the glimpse, the official logo is due on July 3 digitally.
● Festival Release Strategy: Ramayana is clear-cut set as a two-part feature, with Part 1 premiering on Diwali 2026 and Part 2 aligned with Diwali 2027.

Star-Studded Ensemble

The film brings together a powerhouse cast:

● Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
● Sai Pallavi embodies Goddess Sita
● Yash portrays Ravana, also partnering as co-producer
● Sunny Deol takes on Hanuman, promising fierce energy
● Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari
● Notable additions: Arun Govil (Dasharath), Vivek Oberoi, Indira Krishnan, Sheeba Chaddha, with other key figures.

Scale, Budget & Tech Edge

● Budget: Estimated around ₹800 crore; among the costliest in Bollywood history.
● Production Tech:
→ Hollywood-grade VFX by DNEG.
- → Stunt sequences choreographed by Guy Norris, famed for the “Mad Max” franchise.
- → AI‑driven real-time lip‑sync for seamless global releases in multiple languages such as Spanish and Japanese.
● Music Score: Involves collaboration between A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

Production Progress

● Filming Overview: Principal photography for Part 1 concluded on July 1, marked by an emotional wrap event with Ranbir Kapoor, Ravi Dubey, and Nitesh Tiwari acknowledging the journey.
● Certification Milestone: The title announcement video already holds a ‘U’ certificate from CBFC, clocking in around 3 minutes.

What to Expect Tomorrow

At 11 AM IST, the first official glimpse will roll out—teasing audiences with the film’s aesthetic, character portrayals, and scale. It’s the cornerstone of a meticulously designed global promotional push, anchored by Tiwari’s ambition to bring the Ramayana to screens worldwide with unprecedented impact.

Final Take

Tomorrow’s reveal isn’t just a teaser—it’s a strategic flashpoint. After years of careful planning, immense investment, and technical innovation, Ramayana: The Introduction will set the tone for what could well redefine Indian mythological cinema on a global scale.