India is about to gift the world one of its oldest and grandest stories — and it’s going to be cinematic in a way we’ve never seen before. Producer Namit Malhotra, fresh off two decades in Hollywood, is finally bringing the Ramayana to life on a scale that rivals the biggest American blockbusters.
“I’ve spent twenty years working in Hollywood, and I kept asking myself — why aren’t Indian stories being respected globally?” Malhotra said. “This story is the very heart of who we are. It’s time to show the world the richness, the depth, and the epicness of Indian culture.”
A True Epic, in Every Sense
Calling this project “big” would be an understatement. From the budget to the visual effects, everything about this film is designed to feel larger-than-life. Think sweeping battle sequences, high-tech CGI landscapes, and a production scale that rivals the likes of Marvel or Lord of the Rings.
And it’s not just one movie. Nitesh Tiwari, the mind behind some of India’s most beloved contemporary films, is helming this two-part saga. Part 1 hits theaters for Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 a year later, giving audiences time to absorb the full spectacle.
Splitting the story into two films makes sense — the Ramayana is vast, with battles, heartbreak, heroism, and philosophy all woven together. Rushing it would be a crime against the epic itself.
Why This Matters
For decades, Indian mythology has inspired stories at home but remained largely untapped on the global stage. Malhotra is determined to change that. This isn’t just a “Bollywood blockbuster”; it’s an invitation for the world to experience a story that has shaped India for thousands of years.
And make no mistake — this film is designed to impress internationally. Massive set pieces, jaw-dropping visuals, and storytelling that balances emotion with spectacle — it’s all aimed at showing that India can play at the highest level of global cinema.
Diwali 2026: A Festival of Cinema
If everything goes as planned, audiences will get Part 1 during Diwali 2026 — an auspicious and fitting time for a story that has defined generations. Diwali 2027 will bring Part 2, completing the saga and cementing Ramayana as one of the largest independent films ever attempted in India.
This is the kind of film that gets you excited just by imagining it — grand in scale, bold in vision, and rooted in history yet aimed at the world.
In short: brace yourself. The world is about to experience the Ramayana like never before.
