maker ofRamayana” A trailer for the film was shown to select audiences ahead of its world premiere on July 24. Screened for press, directors and film industry insiders, the footage received overwhelmingly positive reviews on social media, with the filmmakers including Siddharth Anand Atlee praised the video as “amazing.”However, another trailer review has got people talking.
Ramayana release date announced?
Commenting on the trailer, @idlebrainjeevi wrote: “Watched the 3D trailer of #Ramayana at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi a few days ago. The trailer will be released to the public on July 24. The casting is spot on, the color palette and the overall visual identity feel authentically Indian. Artificial looks and overly western elements have been kept to a minimum. This is a fantastic trailer. Ranbir Kapoor As perfect as Lord Rama, and Yash As awesome as Ravana. Sai Pallavi gave an elegant and convincing portrayal of Sita. The visuals, music and VFX are truly world class. ” However, the final line, “Can’t wait for the movie to be released on November 8th,” raised eyebrows.It is unclear whether the above date is the official release date of the film, which is expected to hit theaters around the world during Diwali. This also happens to be the first indication from the producers that the film will be released in November, rather than “late October” as Yash said while promoting the film at Cinema Con earlier this year.The news will set up a high-profile box office clash with Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla: Minus Zero, which is set to open worldwide on November 6, 2026, just two days before Ramayana.
‘Ramayana’ to clash with ‘Godzilla: Minus Zero’
If the posts about a November release are true, it would place Ramayana alongside another major global event film, Godzilla: Minus Zero. The film is directed by Academy Award winner Takashi Yamazaki and will be released in theaters worldwide and IMAX on November 6, 2026. This sequel follows the critically acclaimed Godzilla Minus One and is the first Japanese Godzilla movie to be shot entirely on IMAX.The film has also been confirmed to be released in North American theaters on November 6, ensuring that it will be released in major international markets before Ramayana. While the two films are in different genres, their release dates will see them competing for premium screens in multiple territories, including IMAX and other large theaters.Both films are among the most anticipated releases of 2026. While Ramayana will be the first of two epics, Godzilla is said to be the last film in the series. The film’s release also continued the global success of its predecessor, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film in North America and winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.