The countdown to the global release of Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ has officially begun!The main stars of the film Ranbir Kapoor and Yash arrived at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 on Wednesday afternoon, ahead of the film’s big debut trailer. Photos of the two actors from the event have surfaced online hours before the big unveiling, giving fans their first glimpse of their cool looks ahead of introducing their film at the pop culture convention.Dressed to impress in Indian attire, Ranbir and Yash were seen posing for photos with media personnel after engaging in a round of interviews before heading to the much-anticipated panel discussion of the film.
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash make a stylish appearance at Comic-Con
Ranbir Kapoor, who plays the role of Lord Rama, opted for a bandhgala paired with dark sunglasses and an Indian flag lapel pin.Yash, who plays the villain Ravana, wore a black suit with a black button-down shirt, showing off his gold chain and a golden trishul as a lapel pin.The lead stars were also joined by director Nitesh and producer Namit for a photo call at the event.The actors were all smiles as they greeted members of the international press ahead of what is being touted as one of the biggest showcases for an Indian film at Comic-Con.
‘Ramayana’ heads to Ballroom 20
The screening of ‘Ramayana’ is scheduled to take place in the 4,800-seat Ballroom 20, with a one-hour panel hosted by entertainment journalist Coy Jandreau.Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra are also expected to join Ranbir and Yash on stage to discuss the ambitious adaptation, their vision and the process of bringing the Indian epic to the global screen.Attendees will reportedly receive the film’s official trailer, along with exclusive never-before-seen footage during the screening.The panel is scheduled to take place between 3:15 AM and 4:15 AM IST on July 24, when the trailer is expected to be released to audiences attending Comic-Con in San Diego.
‘Ramayana’ gets a special mention
In another impressive list for the production, “Ramayana” received a dedicated mention in the “Indian Highlight” program at Comic-Con 2026. The official schedule describes the event as: “A global showcase of India’s epic saga. Ballroom July 20, 23, 2026, 3:30 p.m. Team look, exclusive footage and Q&A.”The film shares the Comic-Con lineup alongside major international franchises including ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’, ‘Blade Runner 2099’, ‘Wolverine’, ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ and several other high-profile titles.
Trailer of “Ramayana” release in India
While the Comic-Con debut is expected to take place in the early hours of Friday (IST), a screenshot circulating online from the official handle of PVR Pictures suggests that the trailer might get a 10:00 AM IST release across digital platforms and participating theaters on July 24.
Official Synopsis of ‘Ramayana’
The official San Diego Comic-Con synopsis for Ramayana reads: “In an age of gods and kings, the fate of the worlds hangs in the balance. Rama, a prince bound by duty, sacrifice and the greater good, must confront Ravana, an immortal ruler driven by pride and vengeance, powerful enough to shatter the cosmos.”Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, ‘Ramayana’ is slated for a Diwali 2026 release.