Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayan Locks January 2026 for Part 2 Shoot; Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi & Sunny Deol to Reassemble for India’s Biggest Film

Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus Ramayan—headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey, Kunal Kapoor, Lara Dutta, and Vivek Oberoi—is inching toward its next monumental phase. Widely touted as the biggest Indian film ever mounted, the team is now preparing to begin production on the second installment.

Part 2 Shoot Begins January 2026

According to industry sources, filming for Ramayan Part 2 is expected to kick off in January 2026, just weeks after the cast wraps up their ongoing professional and personal commitments.

The shift comes after the initial plan to begin shooting in August 2025 was disrupted due to packed actor schedules and unforeseen personal developments.

Part 1 Ready for 2026 Release; Part 2 Arrives in 2027

The first film in the two-part franchise has already completed principal photography and is gearing up for a 2026 release, while Part 2 is slated to arrive in 2027.

The long, carefully structured timeline—spanning world-building, extensive VFX, and mega-scale sets—has amplified anticipation not just in India but globally.

With Tiwari at the helm, the trade expects Ramayan to redefine Indian cinematic spectacle.

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Scheduling Challenges: Ranbir, Yash & Sunny Deol

Ranbir Kapoor (Lord Ram)

Ranbir is currently filming Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War in Mumbai. The schedule moves to Italy in December for a 20-day shoot (reduced from the earlier 45-day plan).
This shift has already affected timelines, including a push for the film’s release to Independence Day 2025 weekend.

Yash (Ravana)

Yash is simultaneously shooting Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic, scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.
Rumours of delays prompted the producers to issue an official clarification, reaffirming the date.

Sunny Deol (Lord Hanuman)

Sunny Deol has temporarily slowed down professional commitments as he prioritises the health of his father, legendary actor Dharmendra, who has been unwell.
He is expected to resume full-fledged work once things stabilise at home.

Despite these hurdles, sources confirm that January 2026 remains the most feasible window to reunite the ensemble.

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Pre-Production in Full Swing

Work on Part 2 is already underway behind the scenes.
This includes:

• advanced VFX planning

• set design and construction

• costume detailing

• world-building continuity between both parts

The goal is to ensure that the team can “hit the ground running” once cameras roll in January.