Ramayana To Get Bigger Global Release Than Avatar 2? Ranbir Kapoor Film Eyes 59,000+ Screens

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana reportedly eyes 59,000+ screens worldwide, potentially surpassing Avatar 2, RRR and Pushpa 2 in release scale.

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Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana eyes global release bigger than Avatar 2 and RRR in screen count.

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is still months away from cinemas, but its makers appear to be preparing a theatrical rollout on a scale rarely attempted by an Indian production. The Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer is reportedly targeting more than 59,000 screens worldwide, a number that would comfortably make it the widest release for an Indian film if the plans materialise.

The two-part mythological epic begins with Ramayana: Part 1 this Diwali, and its international distribution strategy suggests the makers are looking far beyond the traditional overseas markets for Indian films.

Ramayana Targets More Than 50,000 Screens Overseas

According to a Sacnilk report, Sony Pictures, which is handling the film’s international distribution, is planning to release Ramayana across more than 50,000 screens outside India.

The domestic rollout is expected to add approximately 9,000 screens. That would potentially take the film’s opening footprint beyond 59,000 screens globally.

These figures have not yet been officially confirmed by the makers. However, should the proposed rollout go ahead, Ramayana would set a new benchmark for the global distribution of an Indian movie.

How It Compares With Pushpa 2 And RRR

The reported numbers become particularly striking when compared with some of Indian cinema’s biggest recent releases.

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule reportedly reached roughly 12,000-13,000 screens worldwide, while SS Rajamouli’s RRR opened across approximately 10,000-11,000 screens.

Most major Indian releases have operated well below the 10,000-screen mark globally. A rollout approaching 59,000 screens would therefore place Ramayana in dramatically different territory.

Its proposed scale has even prompted comparisons with Hollywood tentpoles. James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water, which eventually grossed over USD 2.3 billion worldwide, reportedly opened across roughly 52,000 screens globally.

Nearly 50 Languages And IMAX Release Planned

Producer Namit Malhotra has previously spoken about positioning Ramayana as a global theatrical experience rather than limiting its reach primarily to Indian audiences.

The film is expected to arrive in nearly 50 languages and will also receive a premium-format rollout, including IMAX screenings.

DNEG’s Brahma AI technology is being used for lip synchronisation across dubbed versions. The idea is to make the actors’ lip movements correspond with dialogues in different languages instead of relying on conventional dubbing alone.

Audiences recently got an indication of that approach when an English trailer was released after the Hindi version. The English cut featured the principal actors delivering their dialogues in English, accompanied by synchronised lip movements.

Ramayana Trailer Got People Talking

The first full trailer arrived on July 30 during Brahma Muhurat and immediately put the film’s enormous canvas on display.

While its visual effects, production scale and interpretation of the epic found admirers, some creative choices also became talking points online. Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama generated discussion, as did the styling and costumes of characters including Sita and Kaikeyi.

The subsequent English trailer made the makers’ international ambitions even clearer ahead of the theatrical launch.

Inside Nitesh Tiwari’s Massive Ramayana

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part adaptation features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman.

Ravie Dubey, Kajal Aggarwal, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Rakul Preet Singh, Sheeba Chaddha and Adinath Kothare are also part of the ensemble.

The project is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The two films are reportedly being made on a combined budget of around Rs 4,000 crore.

The talent behind the camera is equally high-profile. Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman have joined forces for the music, while Mad Max action specialist Guy Norris has worked on the action sequences.

Ramayana: Part 1, shot for IMAX, is scheduled to reach cinemas on November 6, 2026, during the Diwali period. The second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027.

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