Comic-Con fans are eager for new stories. One such story that has been around for over a 1,000, is bringing a modern look to new fans at San Diego Comic-Con. We spoke with Director Nitesh Tiwari, Producer Namit Malhotra, and actors Ranbir Kapoor and Naveen (Yash) Kumar about what it means to bring the Ramayana to SDCC.
Director Nitesh Tiwari
Producer Namit Malhotra
Ranbir Kapoor
Yash
Part 1 comes out early November 2026.
Check out the teaser trailer below
Synopsis:
From visionary producer and filmmaker Namit Malhotra comes RAMAYANA, a sweeping, two-part cinematic event inspired by one of the world’s most enduring epics.
Since the beginning of time, the Trinity Gods rule the three worlds; Brahma – god who creates; Vishnu – god who protects; and Shiva – god who transforms. As the realms of heaven, earth edge toward chaos, the Trinity god Vishnu descends to earth in an avatar to restore balance. This time, Vishnu is reborn as RAMA (Ranbir Kapoor), a human prince destined to restore balance. Opposing him, stands the most formidable, learned, undefeatable and immortal demon king RAVANA (Yash), blessed by the Trinity themselves, driven by pride and a vengeance powerful enough to shatter the cosmos.
Unaware of his true purpose as the only opponent destined to stand up to Ravana in a fateful cosmic design; Rama is the idol of Dharma (duty above all) and the most loved crown prince of Ayodhya, the greatest human dynasty of the time. Rama tries to build a life of quiet honor with his beloved wife Sita (Sai Pallavi) and loyal brother Lakshman (Ravie Dubey) amongst others, until a twist of fate drives him into exile and toward an inevitable clash with Ravana in a reckoning so cataclysmic, it will decide the destiny of gods and mortals.
— Kari Lane