Ramayana Producer Namit Malhotra Calls Los Angeles Premiere His “Oscar Moment” Ahead of November 5 Release
The premiere drew a packed auditorium and early reactions praised the film’s visuals, performances and scale, with some viewers calling it a blockbuster.
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend held its world premiere at the Academy Museum's David Geffen Theater in Los Angeles, featuring lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash.
- Director Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic is envisioned as a two-part production with a reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore, an effort Producer Namit Malhotra described as his "Oscar moment."
- Artificial intelligence was used exclusively for lip-syncing rather than dialogue, Tiwari clarified, addressing concerns that previously prompted some critics to cancel screenings of the multilingual release.
- The first installment releases worldwide on November 5, 2026, while producers scheduled the second part for Diwali 2027, establishing a two-film franchise strategy.
- Actor Yash emphasized the cultural significance at the premiere, stating, "Where you come from will never stop how far you can go," as the production targets more than 100 countries.
44 Articles
44 Articles
Indian Epic Ramayana’s First Reactions Are Making LOTR Comparisons & More
Ramayana’s first reactions just dropped, and one viewer says even Lord of the Rings doesn’t compare. Early premiere reactions praise the film’s grand scale and lead performances but question whether its spectacle comes at the cost of storytelling. Ramayana’s first reactions praise the Indian mythology epic Ramayana’s first reactions from its Los Angeles premiere on October 27 have […] The post Indian Epic Ramayana’s First Reactions Are Making LO…
Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana first review out: Hit or flop?
Mumbai: The buzz around Ramayana: Part 1 is getting bigger by the day, and the first reactions to the much-awaited mythological epic have finally started pouring in. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the film has generated considerable excitement, with early viewers praising its grand visuals, performances … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and T…
'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi attend the film’s world premiere in US ahead of theatrical release
The first part of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi as Ram and Sita, had its star-studded world premiere at the David Geffen Theatre of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Bollywood Hungama
PressNewsAgencyRamayana producer Namit Malhotra calls Los Angeles premiere his “Oscar moment” ahead of November 5 release
Producer Namit Malhotra spoke about his journey of bringing Ramayana to an international audience as the film held its Los Angeles premiere at the David Geffen Theater inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Addressing the gathering, Malhotra described the screening as a significant moment in his career and reflected on his journey from starting a post-production company to producing an ambitious adaptation of the Indian epic. He also intr…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
