A.R. Rahman brings ‘Ramayana’ music to life in Chennai with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi

Mumbai, 22^nd October 2026: A grand musical celebration of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana: Part 1 was organised at Chennai Trade Centre, with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman leading a special live performance. The event brought together Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey and Rakul Preet Singh to celebrate the music of one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious upcoming projects. Amazon Music serves as the film’s official music streaming service, while T-Series is releasing its soundtrack.

Stream ‘Rama Theme’ here:

The soundtrack brings together A.R. Rahman and legendary composer Hans Zimmer, with lyrics by Dr. Kumar Vishwas. Speaking about the project, Rahman said, “Some projects are beyond you; they become the soundtrack of people’s lives. The music of Ramayana is carefully woven to complement the story, love, and belief of a billion people. Working with Namit, Nitesh, Kumar Vishwas, and my amazing, relentless team has been a great journey. Scoring with Hans Zimmer has been a lifetime, memorable experience. Hope you enjoy every bit of it.”

The evening opened with a children’s choir performing the Tamil version of “Jai Jai Ram”, setting the tone for a celebration of culture and devotion. Rahman later performed the song alongside Chinmayi Sripaada, followed by musical themes from the film and live renditions of “Mangal Rang” and “Jodi Jodi”. One of the evening’s major highlights was “Ravana Tandav”, released on Dussehra, with Yash sharing how the song’s connection to Lord Shiva influenced his portrayal of Ravana. Singer Sachet Tandon also delivered the first-ever live performance of “Main Ram”, bringing another key composition to the stage.

Watch ‘Ravana Tandav’ here:

Talking about the film and music, Namit Malhotra, Producer, Ramayana, Global CEO, DNEG & Founder, Prime Focus, said, ““For me, music has always been at the very heart of Ramayana. This is a story that has lived in our hearts for generations, and I always believed its music needed to carry that same emotion, devotion and timelessness, while speaking to audiences across the world. Bringing together two musical legends, A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, was driven by that very vision to create something deeply rooted in India, yet universal in its appeal and emotion. To experience this music come alive in Chennai, alongside the incredible people who have poured their hearts into bringing Ramayana to life, was an incredibly special moment for me. I am delighted to partner with T-Series and Amazon Music to take the music of Ramayana to audiences around the world. This has been a deeply personal journey, and I can’t wait for the world to experience it.”

Watch ‘Jai Jai Ram’ here:

Speaking about the same, Bhushan Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, T-Series, said, “The music of Ramayana plays a vital role in bringing the emotion, spirit, and timeless legacy of this revered Indian epic to life. The collaboration between A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer bring together distinct musical sensibilities to create a soundscape that honours our cultural heritage while resonating with audiences across the world. We are proud to collaborate with Prime Focus Studios and DNEG on this landmark project and share, along with Amazon Music, the music of Ramayana with listeners everywhere, allowing generations to connect with this timeless story through its music.”

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is planned as a two-part cinematic epic. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, Yash appears as Ravana, Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman and Sunny Deol portrays Hanuman. The first instalment is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026, followed by Part 2 during Diwali 2027. The films are planned for release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with the music serving as a central part of the production’s effort to bring the timeless story to audiences across India and around the world.