When Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana unveiled its introductory glimpse earlier this year it instantly became one of the most talked-about moments in Indian cinema. The brief visual tease featuring Ranbir Kapoor Sai Pallavi and Yash hinted at a mythological epic mounted on an unprecedented scale. Five months later the film is ready to take its next big step straight to the big screen. A brand-new 3D promo of Ramayana is all set to debut in theatres alongside James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash giving audiences their first immersive taste of the ambitious project. Why is the new Ramayana 3D promo a big deal? The upcoming 3D promo is being positioned as a major theatrical event in itself. Attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash the promo will introduce Ramayana to audiences in a fully immersive format for the first time. For many this will be the earliest opportunity to experience the scale visual language and tone of what is already being called the biggest Indian film of 2026. The visuals are being crafted by DNEG the eight-time Oscar-winning VFX studio that also worked on the earlier glimpse released in July. That preview had drawn praise for its detailing and global-standard effects and expectations are now even higher for the 3D version. With Avatar 3 known for its cutting-edge 3D experience the pairing is being seen as a strategic move to showcase Ramayana in the most impactful way possible. https://youtu.be/gzUu-FJ7s-Y What do we know about Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana so far? Directed by Nitesh Tiwari Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and co-produced by Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The casting itself has fueled massive anticipation. Ranbir Kapoor steps into the role of Ram Sai Pallavi essays Sita Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman Yash takes on the formidable role of Ravana and Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman. Adding to the film’s scale is its music lineup Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman collaborating with Grammy-winning Hans Zimmer. The project is planned as a two-part saga with the first instalment scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release followed by the second part in 2027. Why is Avatar: Fire and Ash the perfect launchpad? Avatar: Fire and Ash marks James Cameron’s return to Pandora with the third film in the franchise following Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). Starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña the film had its world premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood earlier this month and has already received positive early reactions. https://youtu.be/he1MrsDGMbc Set to release theatrically on December 19 Avatar 3 offers the ideal platform for unveiling Ramayana’s 3D promo bringing together two visually driven cinematic worlds on one screen. For audiences it’s a rare bonus: a glimpse of Indian cinema’s most ambitious mythological epic unveiled amid one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises.