Epic Film 'Ramayana: Part One' Available On-Demand in India

After its theatrical run, "Ramayana: Part One," directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, will be available as a pay-per-view offering on JioHotstar in India. The unique deal was made between Prime Focus Studios and JioHotstar, marking the first time such an offering has been provided on the platform. The movie is set to stream at the highest quality each device can support.

"Ramayana: Part One" tells the story of exiled prince Rama (Kapoor) and his beloved Sita (Sai Pallavi) as they face trials, tribulations, and war instigated by the abduction of Sita by Ravana (Yash). The film, also featuring Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey, and a robust supporting cast, will debut worldwide on Nov. 5 in various languages, in line with the Diwali festival holiday.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is handling the global release of the film, while Dharma Productions, owned by renowned media personality Karan Johar, will manage distribution within India. Nita M. Ambani, Chair of JioStar, expressed her excitement for the film, considering it an important piece of Indian cultural heritage being brought to a wider audience through modern technology.

The film was produced by Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG, a production company renowned for its visual effects work, and Monster Mind Creations. The movie is a two-part live-action project, with the screenplay adaptation penned by Shridhar Raghavan. Namit Malhotra, founder of DNEG, stated that despite the movie being made with large screen formats like Imax 3D in mind, he acknowledges that not all Indians have access to such technology, bringing JioHotstar on as the ideal partner to distribute the film to all corners of the country after its theatrical run.

The production team for "Ramayana: Part One" includes Oscar winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman with production design by Ravi Bansal and Ramsey Avery, while Terry Notary and Guy Norris handled the action sequences. The team boasts a mix of Indian and international talent, promising a global appeal for this timeless epic.