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Ramayana: Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions comes on board to distribute Ranbir Kapoor starrer in India, says report

The deal gives Dharma Productions domestic theatrical rights as the two-part epic builds toward a Diwali 2026 release, Variety India reported.

  • Dharma Productions has acquired the Indian distribution rights for Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic, Ramayana, positioning the studio to manage the film's extensive domestic theatrical rollout.
  • Producer Namit Malhotra secured the partnership after screening nearly 30 minutes of exclusive footage to potential distributors, with Dharma reportedly impressed by the preview's enthusiastic reception.
  • Warner Bros will handle overseas distribution, complementing the domestic strategy, while the project features music from globally celebrated composers Hans Zimmer and Rahman.
  • Scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release, the first installment stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, with an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol and Lara Dutta.
  • Reports indicate the deal reached approximately ₹500 crore, reflecting the project's massive scale, with the second installment expected to arrive in 2027.
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Times of India broke the news in India on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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