Ramayana heads to Comic-Con: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash to unveil first look

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is gearing up for a major international moment. The makers will release the film’s first look at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) on July 23, giving fans across the world their first official glimpse of the much-awaited mythological epic.

According to the official SDCC schedule, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, and lead actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash will appear on a Ramayana panel on July 23 at 3:15 pm PDT (3:15 am IST) . The panel will be held in Ballroom 20, a 4,800-seat venue that ranks second only to Comic-Con’s iconic Hall H in scale and prestige.

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What will the Comic-Con panel showcase?

According to NDTV, the Comic-Con event comes as the team prepares to take Ramayana beyond Indian audiences. Ballroom 20 is one of the convention’s biggest venues and regularly hosts presentations from major film studios. It can reportedly hold around 4,800 people, making it one of the key stages at the annual event.

The official SDCC description of the panel reads, “In an age of gods and kings, the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. Rama, a prince bound by duty, sacrifice, and the greater good, must face Ravana, an immortal ruler driven by pride and vengeance, powerful enough to shatter the cosmos.

Namit Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus and global CEO of visual effects powerhouse DNEG, is joined by Ranbir Kapoor (Rama), Yash (Ravana), and director Nitesh Tiwari for an exclusive first look at the largest cinematic undertaking in Indian film history and a sweeping new retelling of one of the world’s oldest and most enduring epics.”

Ramayana’s star-studded cast and release plan

Ramayana features a large ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey takes on the role of Lakshman.

The film is planned as a two-part series. Part 1 is set to release during Diwali 2026, while Part 2 is expected to arrive during Diwali 2027.

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FAQs

1: Who will attend the Comic-Con panel?

Producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, and lead actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash will appear on the Ramayana panel on July 23 at 3:15 pm PDT (3:15 am IST).

2: Where will the panel be held?

The panel will be held in Ballroom 20, a venue that can reportedly hold around 4,800 people, making it one of the biggest and most prestigious stages at the convention, second only to Hall H.