Kabhi kabhi koi film release se pehle hi itihaas bann jaati hai. Ramayana part 1 is that film right now. In IMDb’s latest most-anticipated Indian movies chart, Nitesh Tiwari’s epic did not just top the list — it swallowed it, taking nearly two-thirds (62.8%) of all page views, miles ahead of every other title. With a Diwali theatrical release locked and the buzz growing every week, ye rahi woh 5 wajahen jinse pura India is film ka intezaar kar raha hai.
Quick Facts / At a Glance
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari
- Cast: Ranbir Kapoor (Rama), Sai Pallavi (Sita), Yash (Ravana), Sunny Deol (Hanuman), Ravie Dubey (Laxman)
- Music: AR Rahman & Hans Zimmer
- Producer: Namit Malhotra, with Yash
- Release: This Diwali, in cinemas
5 Reasons The Buzz Is Real
1. The Cast Is A Dream Line-Up
Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana is the kind of casting that trends for a week on its own. Add Sunny Deol’s Hanuman and Ravie Dubey’s Laxman, and every generation of the audience has its own reason to show up.
2. Rahman + Zimmer: A Historic Music Pairing
Oscar winners AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer scoring the same film is a first-of-its-kind collaboration for Indian cinema. For an epic whose songs and score carry its emotion, this pairing is ramayana part 1 ka sabse bada musical promise.
3. The Scale Is Built For The Big Screen
Produced by Namit Malhotra with Yash, with top Hollywood technicians attached, the film is designed as a global theatrical event — the most ambitious Indian production mounted at this scale.
4. The Anticipation Numbers Are Absurd
62.8% of IMDb’s most-anticipated page views — the second title on the chart sits under 8%. This is not normal pre-release interest; this is a national countdown. The full chart is in Sacnilk’s report.
5. It Arrives On Diwali
The festival of Rama’s homecoming is when ramayana part 1 reaches cinemas — timing so perfect it feels written. Expect theatres packed with families treating the film as an event, not an outing.
What About OTT?
For now, this is a pure theatrical release — no streaming platform or OTT date has been announced. DekhoOnly’s OTT News section will carry the digital premiere story the day it breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ramayana Part 1 releasing?
This Diwali, in cinemas across India. It is the first of a planned two-part epic.
Who plays Rama, Sita and Ravana?
Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita and Yash plays Ravana, with Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Laxman.
Who is directing Ramayana Part 1?
Nitesh Tiwari, produced by Namit Malhotra with Yash, and music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Ek yug ki kahani, ek nayi peedhi ke liye — ramayana part 1 is not just a film, it is this year’s biggest countdown. DekhoOnly will track every update till Diwali. Sirf wahi dekho, jo worth hai.
