The countdown to the global release of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has officially begun!The main starring role of the film Ranbir Kapoor Ash and Ash arrived at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the movie’s grand trailer debut. Photos of the two actors attending the event surfaced online hours ahead of the big reveal, giving fans a first look at their cool looks before they show off their film at the pop culture convention.Dressed in Indian attire to impress, Ranbir and Yash attended a round of interviews and posed for photos with media persons before heading to the much-anticipated panel discussion of the film.
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash make stylish appearance at Comic-Con
Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, chose a bandhgala paired with dark sunglasses and an Indian flag lapel pin.Yash, who plays the villain Ravana, wore a black suit paired with a crisp black tie shirt, showing off his gold chain and a gold shamrock as his lapel pin.The actors were all smiles as they greeted members of the international media ahead of what is being hailed as one of the biggest showcases of Indian films at Comic-Con India.
Ramayana heads to Ballroom 20
The Ramayana lecture is scheduled to take place in the 4,800-seat Ballroom 20, and the hour-long panel discussion will be moderated by entertainment reporter Coy Jandreau.Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra are also expected to join Ranbir and Yash on stage to discuss the ambitious adaptation, its vision and the process of bringing the Indian epic to the global screen.Attendees will reportedly be treated to the film’s official trailer, as well as exclusive never-before-seen footage from the presentation.The panel is scheduled to take place on July 24 between 3:15 and 4:15 a.m. IST, when the trailer is expected to premiere to attendees at San Diego Comic-Con.
Ramayana gets special mention
In yet another impressive list of productions, Ramayana received a dedicated mention in Comic-Con 2026’s “India Highlights” program. The official schedule describes the event as: “A global showcase of India’s epic legend. Ballroom 20, July 23, 2026, 3:30 pm. Team appearances, exclusive footage and Q&A. “The film is on the same schedule as Comic-Con, joining major international franchises such as Avengers: Armageddon, The Lord of the Rings, Blade Runner 2099, Wolverine, Walking Dead and several other high-profile titles.
India releases trailer of Ramayana
Although the Comic-Con premiere is expected to take place in the early hours of Friday morning (IST), an official screenshot circulated online by PVR Pictures shows that the trailer may be released on digital platforms and participating theaters at 10 am on July 24.
Ramayana official synopsis
The official synopsis for Ramayana at San Diego Comic-Con reads: “In the age of gods and kings, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Rama, a prince bound by duty, sacrifice, and the greater good, must face Ravana, an immortal ruler driven by pride and vengeance, powerful enough to shatter the universe.”Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana and is expected to release on Diwali 2026.
