Ramayana: Half 1 has kicked off its music marketing campaign with Jai Jai Ram, launched by the makers on Ganesh Chaturthi. Composed by AR Rahman, with lyrics by Dr. Kumar Vishwas and vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the devotional tune provides audiences the primary glimpse into the musical world of the much-awaited epic. The tune launch was accompanied by a brand new movement poster that includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita on the event of Ganesh Chaturthi.
The makers shared the poster with the phrases “Celebrating the timeless bond of Siya Ram”, placing their relationship on the centre of the movie’s first musical reveal. Extra music is predicted to observe, with Rahman and Hans Zimmer additionally set to come back collectively for a particular musical night in London.
The musical collaboration
Rahman mentioned the problem with Jai Jai Ram was to retain the sensation of a prayer whereas giving it the dimensions and emotion of a cinematic tune. He praised Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal for including their particular person expressions to Vishwas’s lyrics with out shedding the devotional spirit of the composition. He mentioned, “On the coronary heart of ‘Jai Jai Ram’ is the straightforward and highly effective repetition of Shri Ram’s identify. Musically, the intention was to protect the purity and intimacy of a prayer whereas permitting the composition to develop right into a cinematic tune. Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal carry their very own distinct emotional expression to Dr. Kumar Vishwas’s phrases, whereas all the time remaining true to the devotion on the centre of the tune. I hope audiences discover each a way of peace and a private connection in it.”
For Vishwas, the tune started with three quite simple phrases however carried a a lot deeper that means. He mentioned, “Jai Jai Ram are three easy phrases, but inside them lies an entire prayer. Whereas writing the tune, my endeavour was to not describe Shri Ram, as a result of his that means can’t be contained in phrases, however to specific the connection each devotee shares with him: as our information, our energy and our refuge. The language has been stored easy and direct as a result of true devotion wants no ornamentation. I hope that when folks hear the tune, they don’t merely hearken to it, however discover their very own prayer inside it.”
Producer Namit Malhotra additionally defined why Ganesh Chaturthi was chosen for the tune’s launch. He mentioned, “Shri Ram is on the coronary heart of Ramayana and, for generations, has been the information we flip to by means of each section of life. In moments of darkness, we search his energy. In moments of uncertainty, we glance to his path. And in moments of pleasure, we keep in mind him with gratitude. Jai Jai Ram comes from that deeply private and timeless relationship we share with Shri Ram. Whereas Ramayana is being created on an important scale, its true basis lies in its emotion, its values and its devotion. With Jai Jai Ram, we wished our first tune to replicate that soul , to have a good time Shri Ram not solely as somebody we worship, however because the protector, information and supply of energy we stock inside us. Starting this musical journey on Ganesh Chaturthi felt particularly significant as a result of, in our tradition, each auspicious starting begins by looking for the blessings of Lord Ganesha.”
Manufacturing progress and launch plans
With the discharge date getting nearer, Ramayana: Half 1 has entered its remaining levels. The patchwork shoot is reportedly full, and the workforce is now targeted on post-production. The makers are additionally anticipated to take the movie on a significant worldwide promotional tour forward of its theatrical launch.
Ramayana: Half 1 will launch worldwide on November 6, 2026, adopted by its India launch on November 8, round Diwali. The second half is slated to succeed in theatres throughout Diwali 2027. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Arun Govil as King Dasharatha.