Ramayana: Yash as Ravana, released songs and the Diwali cinema guide

When does Ramayana arrive in cinemas?

Yash is playing Ravana in Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, rather than headlining a separate film titled Ravana. The film is approaching its November 2026 theatrical launch, with its release campaign now focused on the Diwali period.

The date needs a regional qualification: the official film website gives November 5, and Sony Pictures Singapore also lists November 5. Sony's English trailer advertises November 6. Check the date and language on your local cinema's booking page before making plans.

Yash, Ranbir Kapoor and the people behind the epic

Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Yash plays Ravana and Sai Pallavi plays Sita. The official trailer also credits Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Nitesh Tiwari directs, with music by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman. Source: Sony Pictures' trailer credits.

For Yash fans, the interesting question is how this interpretation gives Ravana a distinctive screen presence. Watch the promotional material for the character's voice, silhouette and relationship to the film's larger world, without treating fan theories as plot confirmations.

Latest update: a reported Los Angeles premiere

On October 18, Variety India reported plans for an October 27 world premiere at the Academy Museum's David Geffen Theater in Los Angeles, with a Diwali-themed celebration. At the time of this article, that is a forthcoming event reported by the publication, not a screening that has already happened.

The next useful developments to follow are regional ticket sales, the premiere and additional official character material. This is a release preview, not a review of the finished film.

The story, without spoilers

The official synopsis centres on Rama and Ravana, whose destinies become linked through an epic conflict. It introduces Rama through sacrifice and Ravana through vengeance. Read the official synopsis and watch the trailer.

For a first look, concentrate on the contrast between the central characters and the scale of the world around them. Familiarity with the source epic can add context, but a trailer cannot establish how every event will be adapted.

Released songs, playback voices and the score

The film credits Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman for its music, but individual song releases have their own composer and vocalist credits. As of October 21, this guide verifies two vocal singles and a separately released introduction theme. That is a release check, not the final number of songs or background cues in the finished film.

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Release credits: Jai Jai Ram on Apple Music, T-Series' Ravana Tandav video, and the introduction theme.

What to listen for

Jai Jai Ram puts the playback voices of Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh at the centre. Ravana Tandav is the current character-led release for Yash's Ravana, sung by Vishal Dadlani. Yash is the screen performer, rather than the credited playback singer. The introduction theme is a different kind of entry point: it introduces the film's musical world instead of serving as another complete vocal song.

A trailer edit, music video and audio single can use different lengths and arrangements. Match the release title and label credits when comparing versions. A fan-uploaded “Ravana BGM” title does not by itself identify a new official score cue, and a final song total should wait for a complete album listing.

Related ringtones: compare the theme and the character mood

Begin with the Ramayana collection, then explore the Ravana tag. The broader Yash collection can include sounds associated with other films.

For a vocal ringtone, use a complete sung phrase rather than cutting through a word. For a score-led tone, listen for an instrumental opening that is recognizable immediately. These clips are collection entries, not a claim that each is an official master of one of the singles above.

Wallpaper directions: character portraits or epic landscapes

For a dramatic lock screen, our pick would be a Ravana character portrait with room above the face for the clock. A wide landscape or a simpler title design can work better behind home-screen icons. These are visual suggestions, not descriptions of a wallpaper pack released by the studio.

Explore Ramayana wallpapers, Ravana wallpapers and Yash wallpapers. Compare the crop on your own screen and distinguish this film's imagery from other depictions of the epic.

Before you book

Confirm the local date, language, subtitles and available screening format. No streaming launch date is established by the sources used here; the current official campaign is for cinemas. If you are mainly interested in Yash, follow character-specific promotions rather than assuming the trailer represents his total screen time.

For a matching phone theme, choose one restrained image and one recognizable sound. That combination usually leaves more room for everyday use than a crowded poster paired with a long dramatic introduction.