Mumbai: Nitesh Tiwari‘s Ramayana: Part I, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, has confirmed its digital streaming platform. The film will be available on JioHotstar after completing its theatrical run, with the platform’s name appearing in the movie’s opening credits.

Although the OTT partner has been revealed, the makers are yet to announce when the film will begin streaming online. Viewers who are planning to watch the epic at home will have to wait for an official confirmation of the digital premiere date.

The film has been designed as a large-scale theatrical spectacle, bringing together an ensemble cast and a story drawn from the Indian epic. Its makers are expected to give the theatrical release sufficient time before moving towards its digital debut. Reports suggest that the film’s box office performance will be assessed over at least the next four weeks before an OTT release decision is finalised.

Ramayana OTT release date: When will it stream?

The digital streaming rights for Ramayana: Part I are with JioHotstar, as indicated in the film’s opening credits. However, neither the streaming platform nor the makers have announced a confirmed OTT premiere date.

The expected four-week theatrical window is an indication of when the film’s performance may be reviewed, not a confirmed streaming schedule. The eventual digital release will depend on the makers’ plans and the film’s performance in cinemas.

Theatrical releases of major films often follow a period of exclusive cinema exhibition before arriving on streaming platforms. For a production of this scale, the makers may want to maximise its big-screen run before making it available to a wider digital audience.

Until an official announcement is made, viewers should treat any specific OTT release date circulating online as unconfirmed.

Ramayana box office performance after opening

The announcement of the streaming platform comes as Ramayana: Part I begins its theatrical journey with a strong opening in India.

The Nitesh Tiwari directorial collected Rs 62 crore nett in India on its opening day, according to the figures cited in the source report. This made it the second-biggest opening for a Hindi film in 2026, behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Including overseas collections, the film was expected to cross the Rs 100-crore gross mark worldwide on its first day. The opening was particularly notable because the film had faced considerable negative discussion on social media before its release.

Positive word-of-mouth following its theatrical debut is expected to play an important role in determining its performance in the coming days. The film’s reception among audiences and its ability to maintain momentum at the ticket window could influence how long it remains in cinemas.

The opening figures also place the film among the year’s major Hindi releases, although its overall commercial performance will become clearer as collections from subsequent days are reported.

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead the cast

Ramayana: Part I features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. Yash plays Ravana, while Ravie Dubey appears as Lakshman.

Sunny Deol is part of the cast as Lord Hanuman. The film brings together actors from different film industries, with its central characters forming the foundation of the epic’s cinematic retelling.

Ranbir’s portrayal of Rama is one of the film’s key attractions, while Yash’s casting as Ravana has also generated considerable interest. Sai Pallavi plays Sita, whose role is central to the story, while Ravie Dubey’s Lakshman is part of Rama’s close family and journey.

The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, known for projects such as Dangal and Chhichhore. The director has taken on the task of presenting the epic on a large cinematic scale, with the first instalment introducing the principal characters and setting up the larger conflict.

Ramayana Part II planned for Diwali 2028

The story is planned as a two-part cinematic project. While the first instalment has reached theatres, the second part is expected to take the story towards Rama’s epic confrontation with Ravana.

Ramayana: Part II is scheduled for a theatrical release during Diwali 2028. The sequel will chronicle the battle between Rama and Ravana, which forms the central conflict of the epic.

The project is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The two production companies are backing the ambitious adaptation, which is being developed for a large-scale theatrical presentation.

With the streaming platform for the first instalment now identified, audiences also have an indication of where they can eventually watch the film after its cinema run. However, the OTT release date remains unconfirmed.

For now, Ramayana: Part I is continuing its theatrical run, while viewers waiting for its digital premiere will have to look out for an official announcement from the makers or JioHotstar.