2026 seems to be a big year for cinema, especially for epic storytelling. Following the success of The Odyssey, another live-action adaptation of an Indian epic is making its way to the big screen. It tells the story of Prince Rama of Ayodhya, tracing his life, exile and journey.

Over the years, the epic has seen several adaptations across live-action films, television series and animation. The latest is Namit Malhotra's Ramayana, featuring a star-studded cast and a talented creative team behind the film. Here is a closer look at the cast, plot, and release date of Ramayana.

Ramayana: Part 1 is based on the Ramayana by Valmiki. It follows Prince Rama during his early years in Ayodhya, where he grows up alongside his brothers. The film focuses on the prince's journey as he faces various challenges to marry Sita. However, a promise forces Rama into exile, with Lakshmana and Sita joining him.

This leads to one of the most crucial events in the epic which Sita's abduction by Ravana. The next chapter of his journey will become the focus of the second installment.

Here is a look at the cast of the film.

Ranbir Kapoor (Rockstar) as Rama

Yash (Moggina Manasu) as Ravana 

Sai Pallavi (Kali) as Sita 

Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana 

Lara Dutt (Andaaz) as Kaikeyi

Rakul Preet Singh (Spyder) as Shurpanakha

Arun Govil (Paheli) as Dasharatha

Indira Krishnan as Kaushalya 

Sonal Jha as Sumitra 

Rajiv Kumar as Janaka 

Adinath Kothare as Bharata 

Nitish Sharma as Shatrughna 

Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari

Sunny Deol as Hanuman

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The film is based on Ramayana by Valmiki and the script is written by Shridhar Raghavan and Nitesh Tiwari. These are the talented actors from the worlds of film and television who will bring the characters of the epic to life. While the cast, visuals, and action have already intrigued audiences, when can people witness this epic on the big screen?

A live-action adaptation of the Ramayana was announced back in 2017. Initially planned as a trilogy, the film will now be released in two parts. The first instalment is set for worldwide release on November 5, 2026. Produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, the film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, best known for films like Dangal. There is much hype around the movie and whether it is able to meet the expectations remains to be seen

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Will you watch Ramayana: Part 1? Let us know in the comments.