Release the Ramayana movie on 6th November in INDIA and Worldwide
The issue
As a Ranbir Kapoor fan living in Australia, I am eagerly counting down the days until Ramayana arrives in theatres. But for me, and I believe for millions of others, this is not just another big-budget film. Ramayana is a story generations have grown up with. It carries enormous cultural, emotional, and spiritual significance, and there is a genuine sense of excitement about finally seeing this epic brought to life on such a grand cinematic scale. Even at home, our family have the translated versions of the Ramayan and Mahabharat
I genuinely believe Namit Malhotra, Nitesh Tiwari and the entire team are attempting something historic with Ramayana. If they succeed in delivering their vision, we may one day look back at Indian cinema in terms of what came before and after Ramayana.
That is why the possibility of Ramayana releasing globally on November 6 but in India on November 8 is disappointing.
India should not have to wait
India is the home of this story.
For millions of people, Ramayana is much more than history. It is a story they have heard from their parents and grandparents, watched on television, celebrated through festivals, and carried with them throughout their lives.
It therefore feels strange that audiences in India could have to wait two additional days while the film is already playing in other parts of the world.
Fans across YouTube and social media are already raising this concern. Our primary request is simple:
Please release Ramayana simultaneously worldwide, including India, on November 6.
And if the filmmakers and distributors have the flexibility, there is another possibility worth considering:
A worldwide release on October 30.
Bringing the film forward by a week could give Ramayana its own global moment and potentially provide more breathing room before another major global franchise, Godzilla, enters the marketplace.
A film as ambitious as Ramayana deserves the strongest possible theatrical window. An earlier date could potentially help it secure premium screens and allow the global conversation to focus on Ramayana during its crucial opening period.
October 30 is only a possible alternative. The most important request is that wherever and whenever Ramayana opens, India and the rest of the world should experience it together.
A staggered release also creates a piracy and spoiler risk
There is another very practical reason for releasing the film simultaneously: piracy and spoilers.
Once a highly anticipated film starts screening anywhere in the world, scenes, reviews, spoilers, social-media clips and potentially illegal recordings can begin circulating very quickly.
Even a two-day delay could mean that millions of Indian viewers encounter important scenes or spoilers before they have had the opportunity to experience the film themselves. And this will surely be discouraging.
For a project that has required years of planning, investment, creativity and hard work, why take that unnecessary risk?
The first experience of Ramayana should not be a leaked clip appearing on someone's phone.
It should be inside a theatre.
Let the entire world celebrate together
There is also something special about the enormous communities supporting this film.
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi each have passionate audiences waiting to see them bring these legendary characters to life. Beyond their individual fan bases, millions of people simply love the Ramayana and want to see this film succeed.
Imagine audiences in India, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and across the world walking into theatres on the same day.
No waiting.
No trying to avoid spoilers for two days.
No watching audiences in another country experience the film first.
Just millions of people experiencing Ramayana together.
One film. One day. One worldwide celebration.
India will also be at the heart of the film's theatrical journey. Giving Indian audiences the opportunity to experience Ramayana from the very first day recognises not only their importance to its box-office success, but also their unique emotional and cultural connection with this story.
Our request to Namit Malhotra and the Ramayana team
This is a sincere request to Namit Malhotra, the filmmakers, distributors and everyone involved in bringing Ramayana to audiences around the world:
Please reconsider the two-day delay for India.
Our preferred option is:
November 6 – Worldwide, including India.
And if it is commercially and logistically possible, please also consider:
October 30 – Worldwide, including India, giving Ramayana an earlier global window and potentially more breathing room before Godzilla.
Ultimately, the exact date is for the filmmakers and distributors to decide. What matters most to us is that India should not receive Ramayana after the rest of the world.
This is about more than opening-weekend numbers. It is about protecting the film from piracy and spoilers, respecting the patience of audiences, preserving the theatrical experience, and turning the arrival of Ramayana into the global cinematic celebration it deserves to be.
Whether someone comes to the theatre because of their love for the Ramayana, their devotion to Lord Ram, their pride in Indian cinema, or simply because they admire Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi or the extraordinary team behind this project, we should all have the opportunity to experience this moment together.
Let the world experience Ramayana together.
November 6 worldwide — or, if possible, October 30 worldwide. But please, no delayed release for India.
At the end of the day, I am nobody extraordinary. I am simply someone who deeply admires Ranbir Kapoor and his craft and wants to see this film achieve everything it has the potential to achieve. Also, if there are any mistakes in my writing, please ignore/forgive me as a human being.
If you feel the same way, please sign and share this petition so that our collective voice can reach Namit Malhotra, the filmmakers and distributors behind Ramayana.
N.B.- Pic generated with the help of AI tools; writing edited with the help of AI.
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The issue
As a Ranbir Kapoor fan living in Australia, I am eagerly counting down the days until Ramayana arrives in theatres. But for me, and I believe for millions of others, this is not just another big-budget film. Ramayana is a story generations have grown up with. It carries enormous cultural, emotional, and spiritual significance, and there is a genuine sense of excitement about finally seeing this epic brought to life on such a grand cinematic scale. Even at home, our family have the translated versions of the Ramayan and Mahabharat
I genuinely believe Namit Malhotra, Nitesh Tiwari and the entire team are attempting something historic with Ramayana. If they succeed in delivering their vision, we may one day look back at Indian cinema in terms of what came before and after Ramayana.
That is why the possibility of Ramayana releasing globally on November 6 but in India on November 8 is disappointing.
India should not have to wait
India is the home of this story.
For millions of people, Ramayana is much more than history. It is a story they have heard from their parents and grandparents, watched on television, celebrated through festivals, and carried with them throughout their lives.
It therefore feels strange that audiences in India could have to wait two additional days while the film is already playing in other parts of the world.
Fans across YouTube and social media are already raising this concern. Our primary request is simple:
Please release Ramayana simultaneously worldwide, including India, on November 6.
And if the filmmakers and distributors have the flexibility, there is another possibility worth considering:
A worldwide release on October 30.
Bringing the film forward by a week could give Ramayana its own global moment and potentially provide more breathing room before another major global franchise, Godzilla, enters the marketplace.
A film as ambitious as Ramayana deserves the strongest possible theatrical window. An earlier date could potentially help it secure premium screens and allow the global conversation to focus on Ramayana during its crucial opening period.
October 30 is only a possible alternative. The most important request is that wherever and whenever Ramayana opens, India and the rest of the world should experience it together.
A staggered release also creates a piracy and spoiler risk
There is another very practical reason for releasing the film simultaneously: piracy and spoilers.
Once a highly anticipated film starts screening anywhere in the world, scenes, reviews, spoilers, social-media clips and potentially illegal recordings can begin circulating very quickly.
Even a two-day delay could mean that millions of Indian viewers encounter important scenes or spoilers before they have had the opportunity to experience the film themselves. And this will surely be discouraging.
For a project that has required years of planning, investment, creativity and hard work, why take that unnecessary risk?
The first experience of Ramayana should not be a leaked clip appearing on someone's phone.
It should be inside a theatre.
Let the entire world celebrate together
There is also something special about the enormous communities supporting this film.
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi each have passionate audiences waiting to see them bring these legendary characters to life. Beyond their individual fan bases, millions of people simply love the Ramayana and want to see this film succeed.
Imagine audiences in India, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and across the world walking into theatres on the same day.
No waiting.
No trying to avoid spoilers for two days.
No watching audiences in another country experience the film first.
Just millions of people experiencing Ramayana together.
One film. One day. One worldwide celebration.
India will also be at the heart of the film's theatrical journey. Giving Indian audiences the opportunity to experience Ramayana from the very first day recognises not only their importance to its box-office success, but also their unique emotional and cultural connection with this story.
Our request to Namit Malhotra and the Ramayana team
This is a sincere request to Namit Malhotra, the filmmakers, distributors and everyone involved in bringing Ramayana to audiences around the world:
Please reconsider the two-day delay for India.
Our preferred option is:
November 6 – Worldwide, including India.
And if it is commercially and logistically possible, please also consider:
October 30 – Worldwide, including India, giving Ramayana an earlier global window and potentially more breathing room before Godzilla.
Ultimately, the exact date is for the filmmakers and distributors to decide. What matters most to us is that India should not receive Ramayana after the rest of the world.
This is about more than opening-weekend numbers. It is about protecting the film from piracy and spoilers, respecting the patience of audiences, preserving the theatrical experience, and turning the arrival of Ramayana into the global cinematic celebration it deserves to be.
Whether someone comes to the theatre because of their love for the Ramayana, their devotion to Lord Ram, their pride in Indian cinema, or simply because they admire Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi or the extraordinary team behind this project, we should all have the opportunity to experience this moment together.
Let the world experience Ramayana together.
November 6 worldwide — or, if possible, October 30 worldwide. But please, no delayed release for India.
At the end of the day, I am nobody extraordinary. I am simply someone who deeply admires Ranbir Kapoor and his craft and wants to see this film achieve everything it has the potential to achieve. Also, if there are any mistakes in my writing, please ignore/forgive me as a human being.
If you feel the same way, please sign and share this petition so that our collective voice can reach Namit Malhotra, the filmmakers and distributors behind Ramayana.
N.B.- Pic generated with the help of AI tools; writing edited with the help of AI.
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Petition created on 12 August 2026