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Not just Bollywood, but audiences across the world are waiting for Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama. As part of the film’s character reveals, the makers have released a new poster featuring Jatayu.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has lent his voice to Jatayu in the film. The first look is impressive and has added to the expectations surrounding the epic.

The makers have announced that Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, the first instalment of the two-part film, will arrive in theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026. Advance bookings are set to open on October 20, coinciding with Dussehra.

The epic also features Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Vivek Oberoi, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravi Dubey and Arun Govil, among others. Produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, the film has music by AR Rahman and Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer.