Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana has already sparked massive excitement with its stunning glimpse, but hidden within its grandeur is a detail many might have missed. The larger-than-life opening battle sequence teased in the trailer isn’t just visual spectacle it’s rooted in a deeply layered and lesser-known chapter of the epic.
Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, along with global VFX giant DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, the film promises scale like never before. And this opening sequence could be one of its most defining moments. But did you know what is this sequence really about?
Long before the central story of Rama begins, the Ramayana delves into the rise of Ravana. When Ravana seized Lanka, he overthrew his half-brother Kubera, the original ruler of the golden city. But his ambition didn’t stop there.
Driven by ego and a need for absolute dominance, Ravana pursued Kubera to Alakapuri, near the sacred Mount Kailash. This wasn’t just a chase—it was a statement. Ravana sought to eliminate any remaining challenge to his power and cement his supremacy across realms.
This lesser-known episode offers everything a grand cinematic opening demands scale, emotion, mythology, and conflict. A battle set against the divine backdrop of Mount Kailash, with celestial forces clashing and Ravana asserting his dominance, could instantly pull global audiences into the epic’s world.
More importantly, it adds depth to Ravana’s character. He is no longer just the antagonist of Rama’s journey, but a complex figure shaped by ambition and conquest. By showcasing this moment, the film has the opportunity to present a more layered narrative right from the start.
As Ramayana gears up to be a global cinematic spectacle, it’s these powerful, untold stories that truly set it apart proving that even in a tale known for centuries, there are still moments waiting to be rediscovered.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the two-part epic will release in IMAX worldwide — Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
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