Ramayana film premieres in Los Angeles at the Academy Museum
The Ramayana film had its world premiere at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. Here is what happened and where the story comes from.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend premiered on 27 October 2026 at the David Geffen Theater in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles. The invite-only event featured a 3D screening of the English version ahead of the film's worldwide opening on 5 November 2026.
Early social media reactions praised Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Shri Ram, Yash's portrayal of Ravan and the scale of the film. Some reactions were more divided on emotion and music. These responses come from a premiere crowd and should be read as early reactions, rather than full reviews.
Turn to the scripture
The story of Shri Ram invites us to bring His remembrance into daily life. Goswami Tulsidas gives a simple instruction in the Ramcharitmanas:
राम नाम मनिदीप धरु जीह देहरीं द्वार। तुलसी भीतर बाहेरहुँ जौं चाहसि उजिआर॥
Bal Kand, doha 21
“Place the jewel-lamp of Shri Ram's Name at the doorway of the tongue if you desire light within and without.”
The word मनिदीप presents the Name as a jewel-lamp. A lamp helps us see where to place our next step. Similarly, remembrance of Shri Ram should guide what we say and do. Begin with a few verses, consider their meaning, and keep reading on the phone with the free Ramayan app.
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