Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starer mythological drama Ramayana is set for a major international showcase at San Diego Comic-Con. As per the listing, producer Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari are also expected to join the film’s leading men to unveil the film’s trailer before an international audience scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 3:15 pm PDT (3:15 am IST) in Ballroom 20, one of the convention’s biggest venues.
The presentation marks a major milestone in the film’s global promotional campaign as the makers look to introduce the ambitious adaptation to audiences beyond India. It is calculated to categorize the film as global spectacle rather than just another Bollywood movie. Ramayana will become only the second Indian film after Kalki 2898 AD to receive a prominent showcase at SDCC — a space traditionally dominated by major Hollywood franchises
Before its international premiere, makers have planned to unveil the film’s first trailer at a grand event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on July 18. Besides, the team is focusing to capture the global arena with promotional campaigns including live performances by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, the legendary composers collaborating on Ramayana’s soundtrack.
Meanwhile, screenshots of the listing posted on social media went viral. The screenshot read- “In an age of gods and kings, the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. Rama, a prince bound by duty, sacrifice and the greater good, must face Ravana, an immortal ruler driven by pride and vengeance, powerful enough to shatter the cosmos. Namit Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus, and global CEO of visual effects powerhouse DNEG, is joined by Ranbir Kapoor (Rama), Yash (Ravana) and director Nitesh Tiwari for an exclusive first look at the largest cinematic undertaking in Indian film history and a sweeping new retelling of one of the world’s oldest and most enduring epics.” oldest and most enduring epics.”
The film features a sprawling ensemble cast. Ranbir Kapoor steps into the role of Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash essays Ravana. The film also stars Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, alongside Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Sheeba Chaddha and Adinath Kothare.
The project is designed as a two-part saga, with Ramayana Part 1 slated for a Diwali 2026 release, followed by the second instalment in Diwali 2027.