Namit Malhotra has confirmed this Brahmastra Part two is moving forward, although it will take shape after work Ramayana is completed. The producer shared the update during the global promotional launch of the mythological epic at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, where he appeared alongside actor Yash.
Brahmastra 2 will proceed after Ramayana, says Namit Malhotra at CinemaCon 2026
The announcement has renewed interest in the planned continuation of the Astroverse, nearly four years after the first film was released in 2022 and teased a bigger story centered on Dev and Amrita.
Speaking about the sequel’s timeline, Malhotra hinted that the next chapter of the franchise will arrive once Ramayana reaches perfection.
Astroverse will continue after Ramayana ends
Malhotra’s update is one of the clearest hints yet about the future of the Astroverse as director Ayan Mukerji has begun hinting at further development post-release. Brahmastra.
The first installment starred Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, and concluded with a revelation that established Dev and Amrita’s backstory, and laid the groundwork for the second part of the trilogy.
Speculations about a sequel had intensified after Mukherjee shared pictures from a mountain trip in October 2025. Fans noticed that he had a script in his hand, as well as hashtags referencing Part 2 and Om, although the filmmaker did not confirm details at the time.
Malhotra’s latest comments now suggest that development of the sequel remains part of the long-term plan.
Ramayana campaign has started globally with the release of initial footage.
At CinemaCon 2026, Malhotra and Yash launch international promotional campaign Ramayana By presenting early footage and material from the film. Describing the scale and ambition of the project, Malhotra said that the experience of working on the film felt like “Avatar meets Gladiator”.
The film stars an ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita, while Yash plays the role of Ravana. The cast also includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Other actors seen in the film include Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha and Indira Krishnan.
with Ramayana Positioned as a major global-scale mythological adaptation and Brahmastra 2 With it expected to follow after its completion, Malhotra’s update marks the strongest indication yet that the Astroverse story remains in active planning.
