Producer Namit Malhotra, who is backing Ramayana Part 1, graced the teaser launch of the film and shared a heartfelt thought: you do not pick Ramayana, Ramayana picks you. The event saw Malhotra alongside director Nitesh Tiwari, marking a special occasion as it coincided with Hanuman Jayanti and Malhotra’s birthday, making the moment even more meaningful.
Speaking about the film, the teaser, and his long journey with the project, Namit Malhotra expressed deep emotion and pride, “After watching this, there is only one feeling, we have been weaving this film with a lot of love and for so long, today finally its coming out into the world, there was this feeling before I could let it go, that I was wanting to keep it, you know, are we ready to share it? But thanks to Nitesh Tiwari and the team who has worked so hard, to really put this labor of love, I am incredibly proud of what we have put out, and.I hope you all have loved it also.”
Elaborating further, Malhotra reflected on the spiritual and emotional weight of taking on a story like Ramayana, “And I think its fair to say that you do not pick Ramayana, Ramayana picks you, that’s always been my point, for my parents who hasn’t just given birth to me but also supported me through this journey, the very first instant when I told them that I am making Ramayana, and my mother being the big Shri Ram believer, she was like Shri Ram had a destiny, and anyone can make Ramayana, this is all of us story, this story beats in every Indian heart and if you are getting this opportunity then you must remember, you are getting picked and whatever you have done in last thirty year, this will be the amalgamation of every life experience you had, and show it with gratitude. I would like to thank the almighty to choosing me and Nitesh to tell this story”.
For those unfamiliar, Namit Malhotra is the founder and non-executive director of Prime Focus Limited, one of the world’s largest independent integrated media services companies. He also serves as the chief executive officer of DNEG, a globally recognized studio specializing in visual effects, animation, and stereo conversion. His expertise in large-scale cinematic production plays a crucial role in shaping the ambitious vision of this project.
Ramayana Part 1 is a highly anticipated mythological epic scheduled for a global theatrical release on November 8, 2026, coinciding with Diwali. Conceived as a two-part saga, the film is being mounted on a grand scale, shot for IMAX, and powered by world-class visual effects from DNEG. The ensemble cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The film also stars Arun Govil as Raja Dashrath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Addinath Kothare as Bharat, and Mohit Raina as Lord Shiva.
Adding to the film’s grandeur is a historic musical collaboration between A R Rahman and Hans Zimmer, bringing together two Academy Award-winning talents. With its scale, emotion, and legacy, Ramayana Part 1 is shaping up to be a cinematic experience that blends devotion with storytelling on an unprecedented level.