Not Ram-Ravana war, but Namit Malhotra’s ‘Ramayanam’ will start with this fight! Details of the film’s biggest war sequence revealed

digital desk- Namit Malhotra’s ‘Ramayanam’ has created a lot of excitement among the people with its first glimpse, but behind its grandeur there is a detail hidden which many might not have noticed. The huge opening battle sequence shown in the trailer is not only spectacular to watch, but it is also based on a much darker and less-discussed chapter of this epic. Directed by Nitish Tiwari and produced in collaboration with Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, global VFX giant DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, the film promises a scale never seen before. And this opening sequence may be one of the most special moments of the film. But do you know what this sequence is actually about?

Ravana’s power is described in Ramayanam

​Much before the main story of Lord Rama begins, Ramayanam tells about the rise of Ravana to power. When Ravana captured Lanka, he removed his half-brother Kuber, who was the rightful king of the city of gold. But his greed did not end here. Out of arrogance and desire to rule the entire world, Ravana chased Kubera to Alakapuri near the sacred Mount Kailash. It was not just a joke, but a message. Ravana wanted to eliminate every challenge to his power and establish his rule everywhere. This lesser-known event provides everything a great movie opening needs: grand scale, emotion, mythology and conflict. A battle set against the divine backdrop of Mount Kailash, where divine forces clash with each other and Ravana continues to dominate, can instantly connect audiences across the world to the world of this film.

Depth given to Ravana’s character

More importantly, it gives more depth to the character of Ravana. He is no longer just the villain of Ram’s story, but becomes a complex character shaped by his ambition and determination to win. By featuring this moment, the film has the opportunity to tell a deep story right from the start. Since Ramayanam is set to be a global cinematic film, these powerful and unheard stories are what make it stand out, proving that this tale that has been celebrated for centuries still has many such moments yet to be brought back to the world. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar winner DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the two-part film will release in IMAX worldwide with Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.