In what was shaping up to be one of Mumbai’s most cinematic, crowd-stopping reveals of the year, the grand Gateway of India showcase for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One has been postponed. The plan, mounted at a landmark synonymous with scale and spectacle, was designed to officially unveil the principal characters and roll out key promotional assets. But as of March 8, 2026, the makers have hit pause.
The decision signals how carefully the team is timing every beat of this two-part epic, especially with the film positioned as a global IMAX event and not merely a domestic tentpole.
Latest Update: Gateway Of India Event Postponed
The character showcase was originally planned to coincide with Ram Navami on March 26, with invitations already sent out and the venue locked. However, the producers have now decided to defer the unveiling amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing US, Israel and Iran conflict.
A source close to the production says, “The Ram Navami launch was planned as a massive moment for the film, but Ramayana is not just a domestic project; it’s an international film with a global audience. The producers felt that the current situation worldwide is not the most conducive environment to unveil such important material.”
The same source adds that the team does not want to rush the launch, and the promotional roll out is now being planned closer to May. The revised date has not been confirmed yet.
Ramayana Part One: What We Know So Far
Ramayana: Part One is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and DNEG, in association with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, with Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
The project has also attracted attention for its music talent, with Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman confirmed to be collaborating on the score. The two-part saga is being filmed for IMAX, with Ramayana: Part One confirmed for a Diwali 2026 release window, while Part Two is planned for Diwali 2027.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Ranbir Kapoor’s most recent big screen releases were Animal (2023) and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023), following Brahmāstra: Part One Shiva (2022). With Ramayana: Part One slated for Diwali 2026, it marks his next confirmed theatrical tentpole on the calendar.
Beyond Ramayana, Ranbir is also attached to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War, which has been officially announced with Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, keeping his next phase firmly in the event cinema lane.
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