Ramayana 2 Postponed

Big news for fans of Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious Ramayana adaptation: Part 2 is officially delayed. The shoot, which was supposed to kick off in August 2025, now won’t start until January 2026. Why the holdup? It all comes down to the jam-packed schedules of the film’s stars, Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sunny Deol.

Overview: Why the delay happened?

Let’s break it down. Ranbir Kapoor is fully booked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War. He’s locked in for that project, reshuffling his calendar and bumping everything else down the list. Yash isn’t any freer; he’s deep into Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, a massive, multilingual film shooting in several cities. His schedule’s basically spoken for until late 2025. And then there’s Sunny Deol, juggling not just work but family obligations as well. Between projects and personal life, he just can’t commit to Ramayana until things clear up.

What this means for the production timeline?
When you add it all together, there’s no way production could have started in August without major compromises. So, the team decided to push the whole thing to January 2026. This gives everyone, cast, crew, and especially the visual effects wizards, time to get ready for what promises to be a huge production. Insiders say the delay actually works in the film’s favor, keeping both parts on track for a staggered release across 2026 and 2027. By spacing them out, the team can make the most of post-production and land those big festival and holiday windows.

Impact on other projects

Of course, this shift shakes up other projects, too. With Ranbir focusing on Love & War, that film might hit the gas but it means other commitments, like Ramayana, take a backseat. Yash’s ongoing work on Toxic ties him up as well, so don’t expect to see him in new projects until he wraps up there. For Sunny Deol, producers now have to plan around his family and film schedule, possibly shooting his scenes later.

What fans should expect?

So what should fans do? For now, keep an eye out for an official announcement from the Ramayana producers. January 2026 is the date trade insiders are reporting, but nothing’s locked until the studio puts out the call sheets. Expect a more concrete timeline once the cast and crew sign off.

FAQ

Q: Why isn’t Ranbir Kapoor available?

A: He’s prioritizing Bhansali’s Love & War, so his calendar got reshuffled.

Q: Is Yash’s Toxic the reason for the delay?

A: Yep, his commitments to Toxic are a big part of it. The producers shifted Ramayana to work around his schedule.

Q: Will the delay push Ramayana’s release past 2026?

A: Not necessarily. Big productions usually build in some breathing room. No solid news yet about a release date change, but keep watching for updates.