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Ramayana: Part 1 will stream on JioHotstar, but as a pay-per-view release, not as part of the regular subscription. The OTT date and rental price are not announced yet. With the usual eight-week theatrical window, the earliest it could arrive is around the first week of January 2027.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram, Yash’s Ravana and a reported ₹4,000 crore two-part budget. Ramayana: Part 1 opened in cinemas on November 5 and has already crossed ₹500 crore worldwide in four days. So naturally, the next question in every family WhatsApp group is: when can we watch it at home?
Here is everything that is confirmed, what is not, and what the wait will probably look like.
Ramayana OTT release date and platform
| Movie | Ramayana: Part 1 (2026) |
| OTT platform | JioHotstar |
| Access | Pay-per-view (price not announced) |
| Streaming date | Not announced |
| Earliest likely window | Early January 2027 |
| Theatrical release | 5 November 2026 |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Producers | Namit Malhotra (Prime Focus Studios), Yash (Monster Mind Creations) |
| Languages | Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam |
| Runtime | About 3 hours 15 minutes |
JioHotstar and Prime Focus Studios announced their streaming partnership in October, a couple of weeks before the theatrical release, and JioHotstar’s name also appears in the film’s opening credits. What neither side has shared yet is the date or how much it will cost.
Why the wait could be longer than usual
Most big Hindi films now follow an eight-week gap between cinemas and streaming. Count eight weeks from November 5 and you land on December 31, which is why early January 2027 is the most realistic guess.
But Ramayana is not a typical release. It is running strongly in five languages, it has a long holiday season ahead of it, and producers have every reason to keep it in cinemas while the crowds keep coming. A later window, closer to Republic Day or even beyond, would not be surprising. Until JioHotstar posts a date, treat any specific day you see online as speculation.
Pay-per-view: what that means for you
Pay-per-view means a JioHotstar subscription alone may not be enough. You will most likely rent or buy the film separately for a one-time fee, the way new films sometimes appear on premium rental shelves before reaching the regular library. The price has not been revealed.
Pay-per-view releases often move into the normal subscription catalogue after a few weeks or months. If you are happy to wait, there is a fair chance you will eventually be able to watch it at no extra cost, but there is no official word on that either.
🗳️ Quick poll: How will you watch Ramayana?
- Already watched it in cinemas
- Going to the theatre before it leaves
- I’ll pay for the JioHotstar rental on day one
- Waiting until it is free with my subscription
Drop your number in the comments. We count the votes and update this post with the results.
What is Ramayana: Part 1 about?
Nitesh Tiwari’s film is the first half of a two-part, live-action retelling of the epic attributed to Valmiki. It follows Ram’s story from Ayodhya, setting up his bond with Sita and Lakshman and the rise of Ravana, played by Yash, whose shadow hangs over the whole film. Part 2 is planned for Diwali 2027.
The film leans heavily on spectacle, with large-scale battle sequences and visual effects work from DNEG, the studio behind the effects on films like Dune and Interstellar.
Ramayana cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Ram
- Yash as Ravana
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshman
- Arun Govil as Dasharath
- Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha
- Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari
For every character and who plays them, see our full Ramayana Part 1 cast and characters guide.
Ramayana box office so far
The film opened at about ₹64.85 crore net in India and peaked on its first Saturday. After its four-day Diwali weekend, its India net stood near ₹239 crore, with around ₹222 crore more from overseas. That took its worldwide gross past ₹500 crore, already among the biggest Hindi releases of 2026.
Numbers like these are exactly why an early OTT release is unlikely. As long as theatres stay full, the streaming date tends to slide.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ramayana Part 1 online?
On JioHotstar, after its theatrical run. It will be a pay-per-view release, and the date has not been announced.
When will Ramayana release on OTT?
No official date yet. Based on the standard eight-week window, early January 2027 is the earliest realistic estimate.
Will Ramayana be free on JioHotstar?
Not at launch. The makers have confirmed a pay-per-view model, so expect a separate rental or purchase fee.
Will Ramayana come to Netflix or Prime Video?
No. JioHotstar holds the digital rights.
When is Ramayana Part 2 releasing?
Part 2 is planned for Diwali 2027. Read our Ramayana Part 2 guide for what we know.
Watch the official Ramayana trailer on YouTube.
