of Nitesh Tiwari The Ramayana: Part 1 is gearing up for a big international run ahead of its theatrical release. The film is set to premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on October 27. Hindustan TimesThe film will be shown in the museum’s David Geffen Theater.

The premiere will bring the story of the Hindu epic to an international audience before the film hits theaters worldwide next month. 945 guests are expected at the event, including Hollywood celebrities, filmmakers, international media representatives and members of the film industry. The screening will be in 3D.

The choice of location also places the film in a major institution dedicated to the art and history of cinema. The Academy Museum has hosted many high-profile film industry events and Oscar-related celebrations over the years.

The Los Angeles premiere will also have a touch of Indian festivals, with the event taking place around Diwali. Guests have reportedly been asked to wear traditional Indian festive attire for their red carpet appearance.

Ramayana Being developed as a two-part cinematic project. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.

The first part is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026, while the second installment is planned for Diwali 2027.

Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi will play Sita, Yash Ravan and Sunny Deol will play Hanuman. The supporting cast includes Ravi Dubey, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan and Lara Dutta.

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