From 'A Little Princess' to 'Black Panther,' how Hollywood films have reimagined the South Asian epic 'Ramayana'

Lord Rama is ‘not a God, but a man,’ says Ramayana’s new international promo

Internationally titled Ramayana: The Rise of a Legend, Nitesh Tiwari's adaptation of the Indian epic will launch its second trailer at a grand event in Bengaluru.

From 'A Little Princess' to 'Black Panther,' how Hollywood films have reimagined the South Asian epic 'Ramayana'

American audiences will be able to watch an English-dubbed version of "Ramayana," a Hindi film based on a South Asian epic tradition, in theaters in November 2026.

From ‘A Little Princess’ to ‘Black Panther,’ how Hollywood films have reimagined the South Asian epic ‘Ramayana’ - Seward Independent

American audiences will be able to watch an English-dubbed version of “Ramayana,” a Hindi film based on a South Asian epic tradition, in theaters in November 2026. The Sanskrit “Ramayana,” or “Journey of Rama,” is an epic poem that was composed sometime between 400 B.C.E. and 400 C.E. The epic follows Rama, an exiled prince and an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu, as he journeys to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana. For hundre…

Namit Malhotra announces global promotions for Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' from tomorrow: 'our dream was always to take one of India’s greatest stories to the world'

Namit Malhotra, the producer, has announced that the global promotional effort for 'Ramayana' will commence tomorrow, with Sony Pictures at the helm. With a release date set for November 5, 2026, coinciding with Diwali, the film boasts an impressive cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. The campaign specifically targets international viewers, ensuring the story resonates worldwide before its release.

Ramayana second trailer to release tomorrow, makers tease new glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama

Namit Malhotra, Nitesh Tiwari and Yash have announced Ramayana's international campaign with Sony Pictures ahead of the international trailer launch tomorrow. The two-part epic stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol.

From ‘A Little Princess’ to ‘Black Panther,’ how Hollywood films have reimagined the South Asian epic ‘Ramayana’

A special Los Angeles preview event for the movie 'Ramayana' on March 30, 2026. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Prime FocusAmerican audiences will be able to watch an English-dubbed version of “Ramayana,” a Hindi film based on a South Asian epic tradition, in theaters in November 2026. The Sanskrit “Ramayana,” or “Journey of Rama,” is an epic poem that was composed sometime between 400 B.C.E. and 400 C.E. The epic follows Rama, an exiled prince…