Ramayana Part 1 Set For Nov 5 Release; Rahman and Zimmer Join Forces For Score

The first instalment of filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana is set for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, bringing together composer A.R. Rahman and international music composer Hans Zimmer for the film's score.

Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, the film is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with Yash's Monster Mind Creations. The visual effects are being handled by DNEG and its sister company ReDefine.

The collaboration between Rahman and Zimmer marks their first joint scoring project for an Indian film. The soundtrack has been recorded with an orchestra at London's AIR Studios, bringing together Indian and international musicians.

Music is also playing a central role in the film's promotional strategy. The first track, ‘Jai Jai Ram’, was released on September 14, coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi. The makers are planning staggered music releases, with each track receiving its own promotional window.

T-Series is the film's music label, while Amazon Music has come on board as its streaming partner, supporting the soundtrack's release and international promotion.

As part of the partnership, Amazon Music hosted a promotional event at Chennai Trade Centre on October 21, featuring a live performance by A.R. Rahman alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. The platform is also developing short-form content for Instagram and YouTube, including a series titled ‘Decoding Ramayana with A.R. Rahman’.

The streaming platform has additionally created a dedicated album destination and four character-based playlists inspired by the epic. The soundtrack is scheduled to be released internationally alongside its India launch, across Amazon Music's global markets.

Speaking about the partnership, Rishabh Gupta, General Manager, Amazon Music India, said the platform aims to play a larger role in cultural conversations around Indian film music, moving beyond being a distribution platform to becoming an active collaborator in music launches.

He noted that Indian-language music accounts for around 70% of the content streamed by Amazon Music customers in India.

Bhushan Kumar of T-Series described the soundtrack as an effort to take the legacy of the Indian epic to audiences worldwide, combining its cultural roots with a contemporary musical approach.

Meanwhile, producer Namit Malhotra said the decision to bring Ramayana to the screen on such a scale came after the production team had assembled the necessary creative talent and filmmaking resources. He emphasised that reaching global audiences was important, but remaining faithful to the source material was the priority.

With its international musical collaboration, large-scale visual effects and global streaming partnership, Ramayana Part 1 is positioning its soundtrack as an important part of the film's worldwide outreach.