Fans may get an early chance to watch Ranbir Kapoor’s much-anticipated Ramayana: Part One before its official theatrical release. The film is reportedly planning 300 paid preview screenings across India on November 4, a day before it opens in cinemas on November 5, 2026. The reported move comes as anticipation builds around Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of the Indian epic, featuring Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
Ramayana plans 300 paid preview shows
According to Free Press Journal, the makers are planning around 300 paid preview shows on November 4. A trade source quoted by the publication said paid previews have increasingly contributed to the opening collections of major films, as audiences seek to watch anticipated releases ahead of their general release.
Paid previews allow viewers to see a film before its official opening day, with ticket sales contributing to its theatrical earnings. However, the reported number of screenings should be treated as provisional until the makers or exhibitors confirm the final schedule. NDTV had also reported that paid previews were being planned for November 4, followed by the film’s domestic release on November 5.
Ramayana: Part 1 release
The makers confirmed on October 11 that Ramayana: Part One would arrive worldwide on November 5, 2026, with advance bookings opening on Dussehra. The announcement helped clear up earlier confusion over the release date, after the international trailer had initially listed November 6.
Directed by Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film is planned as the first instalment of a two-part cinematic adaptation. The second part is scheduled for Diwali 2027.
Ramayana cast
Alongside Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, the film features Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The production brings together Prime Focus Studios, visual effects company DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. With paid previews reportedly planned before opening day, the film could begin its box-office run earlier than its main release date. Whether the 300-show plan translates into a significant opening-day boost will depend on confirmed screenings, ticket demand and audience response.
