Namit Malhotra’s ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ Set for Historic World Premiere at Los Angeles Academy Museum
Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari's cinematic epic 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' is set for a grand world premiere on October 27 at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles.
Marking a monumental milestone for Indian cinema on the global stage, Namit Malhotra’s ambitious cinematic epic ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ is preparing for a historic world premiere at the prestigious Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Scheduled for the evening of October 27, the grand red-carpet event will take place inside the museum’s renowned David Geffen Theater, bringing the rich spirit of Diwali and Indian mythology to the heart of Hollywood.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with eight-time Oscar-winning powerhouse DNEG and superstar Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana has been conceived not merely as a commercial project, but as a sacred cultural responsibility. From its conceptualization to its international promotional rollout, the team has endeavored to honor Indian heritage, spiritual depth, and artistic traditions, ensuring that the ancient epic resonates authentically with audiences worldwide.
The exclusive premiere will welcome an elite gathering of 945 guests, including prominent Hollywood personalities, international filmmakers, global media representatives, and cinematic heavyweights. In a tribute to Indian traditions, the dress code encourages attendees to don traditional festive attire, adding vibrant Diwali colors and cultural warmth to the Hollywood landmark. To heighten the immersive experience, the premiere screening will be showcased in advanced 3D format, allowing international audiences to witness the film's breathtaking visual effects, intricate world-building, and emotional grandeur with stunning clarity.
With advanced global bookings opening on October 20, anticipation for the two-part epic is reaching an all-time high. The first installment of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, rolling out in IMAX across multiple Indian languages—Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam—with international distribution managed by Sony Pictures and domestic Hindi distribution led by Dharma Productions.
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