{
  "id": 12634178,
  "title": "Ramayana: Part One new reports on release: What date is it releasing in UAE and India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ramayana-part-one-new-reports-on-release-what-date-is-it-releasing-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T12:48:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ramayana-part-one-new-reports-on-release-what-date-is-it-releasing-in-uae-and-india-1.500701883"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film Ramayana: Part One may hit theaters a day ahead of schedule in the United Arab Emirates and India. Indian entertainment outlet Pinkvilla reports that the movie will debut on November 5 in India, with preview screenings taking place on the 4th. The film's global distributor, Sony Pictures, originally set a release date of November 6, two days before Diwali. However, the new plan suggests that the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Mauritius will open the film on November 6. Other locations, including China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, still need to confirm their release dates. The dates are not yet finalized and may change as the global release strategy is being developed. Sony Pictures and the film's producers have not officially confirmed the revised release dates. Ramayana is being released in two parts, with Part Two slated for a Diwali 2027 release. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana. The movie was shot in IMAX and will be released in multiple languages, including English. The timing is strategic, as Diwali is a significant Hindu festival celebrating Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his defeat of the demon king Ravana. In a behind-the-scenes video, Ranbir Kapoor expressed the gravity of playing the character, emphasizing that it is not just a role but a responsibility.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: Part One may reach cinemas a day earlier than planned, including in the UAE. According to a report by Indian entertainment site Pinkvilla, the film will open in India on November 5, with paid preview screenings on November 4. The Middle East is also listed for November 5, along with Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Germany, the rest of Europe and Latin…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}