Ramayana Mumbai premiere: Alia, Neetu, Rakul-Jackky and more arrive for special screening
New Delhi: Mumbai is officially in Ramayana mode! After making stops in Los Angeles and London, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer Ramayana: Part One rolled out the red carpet closer to home on Tuesday (November 3). A special screening of the much-awaited epic was held at an IMAX theatre in Mumbai’s Lower Parel, bringing together members of the cast, their families and several familiar faces from Bollywood.
The November 3 screening was organised for the film’s cast and crew as well as invited guests from the industry. The makers had reportedly initially considered the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) as the venue before shifting the event to the IMAX theatre in Lower Parel.
Ramayana Mumbai premiere turns into a starry affair
Among those spotted arriving for the big night were Alia Bhatt and Neetu Kapoor. Kajal Aggarwal attended the screening with her son, while Rakul Preet Singh arrived with Jackky Bhagnani. Lara Dutta, producer Namit Malhotra and Vivek Oberoi, who was accompanied by his wife and children, were also among the guests.
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The Mumbai event comes after Ramayana: Part One travelled overseas for special screenings. The film had its Los Angeles premiere on October 27, followed by a London screening on November 1. The London event reportedly included critics and members of the BAFTA jury, who watched the Hindi version of the film.
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A separate media screening is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on November 4, just a day before the film opens in Indian theatres.
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Ramayana advance booking picks up ahead of release
The buzz isn’t limited to the red carpet. Advance bookings for Ramayana: Part One are underway across formats ahead of its November 5 release.
According to Sacnilk, the film had collected around Rs 58 crore in India through advance bookings by 6 am on November 3. The film has collected Rs 105 crore worldwide. Dharma Productions is handling the film’s distribution in India, while Sony Pictures is overseeing its international release, including the China market.
Who plays whom in Ramayana?
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One has Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the role of Lord Ram, with Sai Pallavi playing Sita and Yash taking on the role of Ravana. Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman, while Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman.
The massive ensemble also includes Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Indira Krishnan as Kaushalya, Sonal Jha as Sumitra, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara and Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha.
Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari, while Shobana essays Kaikesi, Ravana’s mother. Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Ajinkya Deo, Anupam Kher, Adinath Kothare, Faisal Malik, Saurabh Sachdeva and Chetan Hansraj are also part of the sprawling cast.
After months of teasers, casting reveals, and massive expectations, the countdown is now down to its final hours. Ramayana: Part One hits Indian theatres on November 5, 2026.