An epic of cosmic proportions is heading to the big screen as “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” arrives exclusively at SM Cinemas in IMAX and premium formats starting November 5.
Based on the celebrated ancient epic known to billions, the film tells the story of Prince Rama—a man bound by sacrifice—and Ravana, an immortal king driven by vengeance, whose intertwined fates are sealed by prophecy.
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World-Class Production & Star-Studded Cast
The film boasts an all-star ensemble cast, featuring:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Rama
- Yash as Ravana
- Sai Pallavi
- Ravie Dubey
- Sunny Deol
Behind the camera, the movie brings together an award-winning creative powerhouse. It is produced by acclaimed filmmaker Namit Malhotra, whose Academy Award®-winning visual effects company, DNEG, is renowned for its groundbreaking work on blockbusters like The Odyssey, Dune, Interstellar, and Inception.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari (whose blockbuster Dangal remains the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide) from a screenplay by Shridhar Raghavan. To elevate the cinematic scale even further, the movie features a powerful musical score created through a landmark collaboration between Academy Award® winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
Quick Film Facts
- Release Date: November 5 (Global & SM Cinemas)
- Formats: Theaters, IMAX, and Premium Formats
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari
- Screenplay: Shridhar Raghavan
- Producer: Namit Malhotra
- Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Sunny Deol