Fadnavis Backs Ramayana for Oscar Glory

Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in lead roles, remains among the most anticipated Indian films of 2026. With the makers having confirmed that the first installment, helmed by director Nitesh Tiwari, will hit theatres on November 6, 2026, just ahead of Diwali, promotional efforts for the mythological epic are ramping up across international markets. Adding to the buzz, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly threw his support behind the project, expressing confidence that it deserves the industry’s highest honor.

CM’s Remarks at Mumbai Event

The endorsement came on August 6, when Fadnavis inaugurated producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime One facility in Mumbai. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister lavished praise on the film and voiced his hope that it would go on to claim an Academy Award. He remarked that he would be let down if the Oscar didn’t ultimately go to Ramayana, underlining the scale of expectation building around the project even months before its theatrical debut.

Global Push Ahead of Release

Beyond the political endorsement, the makers have been actively positioning Ramayana for an international audience, rolling out promotional material timed to build momentum ahead of the festive-season launch. With a starry cast, a high-profile director, and now vocal backing from state leadership, the film is being positioned as a major cultural and cinematic event. Whether it can translate this anticipation into genuine awards-season recognition remains to be seen, but the conversation around its Oscar prospects has clearly begun well ahead of its release date.