The first screening of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend was held in Los Angeles, with the cast and crew attending an invite-only 3D screening at the David Geffen Theatre at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. During an interaction with the international media at the global premiere, Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, shared an update on the sequel, Ramayana Part 2.When asked about the second instalment, the actor said, “I haven’t started filming yet.” She also spoke about the first film’s visual effects, its technical team and its potential to introduce international audiences to Indian culture and epics.“If you are curious about Indian culture and epics, this could be the start where you could see the best version of Ramayana that exists,” she said, expressing confidence in the film’s visual effects and the technicians behind it.Sai Pallavi about #Ramayana Part2 - “ I haven’t started filming yet!” https://t.co/SgmloQR2R8— Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) October 28, 2026Sai Pallavi also reflected on the epic’s moral themes, saying its characters could prompt audiences to examine their own actions. “As scripture, if you are a believer, you will see and try to introspect what is the good and bad that exists in you, because Ravana is not all bad.

It is important that we spot Ravana in us, and we make changes over time,” she said.At the premiere, Sai Pallavi wore a red zardosi saree with intricate embroidery, loose hair and minimal makeup. Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Rama, arrived in a silver bandhgala, while Yash, who portrays Ravana, wore an all-black ensemble featuring a Ravana brooch.

Yash was accompanied by his wife, Radhika Pandit, who wore a green-and-gold silk saree. Other attendees included Jada Pinkett Smith, Rohini Iyer, Benji Kelly and Gisella Marengo.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend follows Rama’s exile, Ravana’s abduction of Sita and the ensuing battle between good and evil. The cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.

Supporting cast members include Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan and Lara Dutta.The first instalment is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 5, with paid premieres reportedly beginning November 4.- Ends