Ramayana: The Rise of a Legend, India’s Epic to Discover on the Big Screen

A prince, an immortal king and a prophecy that binds their destinies: Ramayana : L’Avènement d’une légende brings to the big screen the Indian mythological tale attributed to Valmiki. Sony Pictures unveils the first French images of this adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari, slated for release in French cinemas on November 6, 2026.

The story pits Rama, a prince guided by duty and sacrifice, against Ravana, a king driven by vengeance. Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi are the film’s principal performers, which is also being presented internationally under the title Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. The project is conceived as two films: The Advent of a Legend opens the tale.

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Behind this adaptation is the director of Dangal and producer Namit Malhotra, who leads the visual-effects studio DNEG, known for work on Dune and Interstellar. The score brings together Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman. This team guides the shift from an ancient epic to a production that blends adventure with mythic clashes.

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