Ramayana has already generated significant buzz with its catchy glimpse, but a deeper look reveals an interesting detail about its opening sequence, which goes beyond the expected narrative. Instead of opening with the familiar confrontation between Rama and Ravana, the film is set to open with a powerful and lesser-known chapter of the epic: Ravana’s confrontation with Kubera.
First battle of Ramayana revealed: Ravana fought with Kuber near Kailash.
Backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios along with global VFX company DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the film is directed by Nitish Tiwari and promises a scale designed for a global audience.
The opening sequence is taken from an important but relatively less explored part of the Ramayana. The story reveals Ravana’s rise to power, before the events involving Rama unfold. After wresting Lanka from his half-brother Kubera, the original ruler of the Golden City, Ravana’s ambition drives him further. He is said to have pursued Kubera to Alkapuri near Mount Kailash, turning the conflict into a decisive display of supremacy.
The episode provides a cinematic foundation rich in scale and mythology. Set against the divine backdrop of Mount Kailash, the sequence has the ability to combine visual spectacle with narrative depth, introducing audiences to Ravana not just as an opponent, but as a layered character shaped by conquest and ambition.
By highlighting this moment, the film signals an attempt to explore lesser-known aspects of the epic while expanding the scope of its storytelling. It also reflects a broader effort to present the Ramayana in a way that resonates with both traditional and global audiences.
Planned as a two-part theatrical experience, Ramayana It is set for a worldwide IMAX release, with Part 1 arriving in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 arriving in Diwali 2027.
