Ramayana Part 2 Confirmed for Diwali 2028 as Sunny Deol’s Hanuman Steals the Ending

Ramayana Part 2 is confirmed for Diwali 2028, and Sunny Deol makes a grand entry as Lord Hanuman in the end credits of Part 1. That is the big surprise waiting at the end of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, which opened in theatres worldwide on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The makers confirm at the end of Part 1 that the sequel will arrive in cinemas on Diwali 2028, settling months of talk about the date. The sequel was first announced for Diwali 2027, but it was pushed back by a year, and the film’s ending now proves that the new date is real. Deol’s Hanuman appears in a mid-credits sequence, with his face kept hidden for now, and his role becomes central in the sequel when Rama begins his search for Sita.

Quick Facts

The Ending That Gave Away the Sequel Date

The biggest talking point of Ramayana Part 1 may not be anything in the main story. It is what happens after the story ends. The film ends with a big surprise, as the makers confirm at the end of Part 1 that Ramayana Part 2 will arrive in cinemas on Diwali 2028. For fans who stayed in their seats, that closing message was the payoff for the wait, and it turned the end credits into one of the most discussed moments of opening day.

The sequel was first announced for Diwali 2027, and for a long time that was the date fans had in mind. Then came the report that it had moved, and the film’s own ending has now settled the question in the most public way possible. There is no need to guess or to rely on a trade report any more. The film itself tells the audience when to come back, and the answer is Diwali 2028.

From Diwali 2027 to Diwali 2028: Why the Wait Got Longer

The road to Diwali 2028 was not the original plan. The sequel was first announced for Diwali 2027, but Bollywood Hungama exclusively reported on October 23, 2026, that it had been postponed by a year to Diwali 2028. That report turned out to be correct, and the film’s ending now proves it. The change means fans will wait one extra year between the two parts, and it also means the makers have given themselves more room to finish the second film properly.

Producer Namit Malhotra confirmed the plan in an interview, saying the team wants more time to make sure the grand finale gets the treatment Part 1 received. That is a telling line. It suggests the delay is not about trouble, but about care. The grand finale of the Ramayana is the part of the story every viewer knows best, and it is the part where the scale has to be at its highest. Rushing it to hit an earlier date would risk the very thing that made Part 1 worth the wait, so the team has chosen time over speed.

For background on the film’s release and its music, read our report on Ramayana’s November 5 release and the Diljit Dosanjh Hanuman Chalisa connection.

Sunny Deol’s Hanuman Steals the End Credits

If the Diwali 2028 date is the headline, Sunny Deol’s entry as Lord Hanuman is the moment fans will remember. Deol makes his much-awaited entry as Lord Hanuman while the end credits roll, in a mid-credits sequence that is designed to send the audience out of the theatre talking. It is a short appearance, but it is staged for maximum impact, and it works as both a reward for staying till the end and a promise of what is coming next.

His face is kept concealed for now, which is a deliberate choice. Instead of a close-up reveal, the sequence shows a giant CGI figure with a mace lifting himself into the air and leaping off a cliff edge. The image is grand and mythic, and it leaves the full reveal for later. That kind of tease is a classic move for a big franchise film. It gives fans just enough to picture the character in their minds, while holding back the moment that will matter most when the sequel arrives.

The Hanuman Chalisa Moment: Diljit Dosanjh and Company

The visuals are only half of the mid-credits sequence. The other half is the music, and the makers have gone big on that too. The sequence is accompanied by a powerful rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa sung by Diljit Dosanjh, along with Kailash Kher, Anirudh Ravichander, Sukhwinder Singh and Mohit Chauhan. Five voices, one hymn, and a giant figure leaping off a cliff edge is a combination built to give the audience goosebumps, and by all accounts it does exactly that.

The Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most loved and most sung hymns in India, so setting it to this moment is a smart choice. It connects the film to something the audience already carries in their hearts, and it turns a teaser scene into a shared, almost devotional experience in the theatre. With five voices together, it is a true ensemble moment rather than a solo showcase.

For more on how technology is shaping this epic, read our piece on Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and AI cinema in Ramayana.

What Part 2 Will Cover: Rama vs Ravana

Part 2 has a clear job to do, and the makers have not hidden what it is. The second instalment will focus on Rama’s epic battle with Ravana, which is the great clash at the heart of the Ramayana. Part 1 sets up the world, the characters, and the stakes. Part 2 has to deliver the confrontation that the whole story has been building toward, and that is why Malhotra’s point about giving the grand finale the treatment Part 1 received matters so much.

The cast is built for that confrontation. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, with Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. Rama against Ravana is one of the most famous conflicts in world literature, and casting two of India’s biggest stars on opposite sides of it is a statement of intent. Kapoor’s Rama will have to carry the moral weight of the story, while Yash’s Ravana will have to be a villain big enough to make the final battle feel truly epic.

The Scale of Ramayana: Cast, Makers and Box Office Hopes

Ramayana is a film built on a very large scale, and the numbers around it show that. The two-part adaptation’s combined budget has been reported at around 4,000 crore rupees, which puts it among the most expensive Indian films ever made. A budget of that size buys the kind of visual world the film is aiming for, from the CGI figure of Hanuman to the battle scenes still to come in Part 2, and it also raises the stakes for everyone involved. A film this big has to work, and the makers know it.

Behind the film is a team built for scale. It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and DNEG, with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Prime Focus and DNEG bring the visual effects strength, Monster Mind Creations brings Yash’s own production muscle, and Tiwari brings the direction.

Trade reports said the film sold 3.25 lakh tickets in national chains before release, and it eyes a 60 crore rupee opening day in Hindi and 100 crore rupees in all languages. For news on other big releases, read our report on the Maatrubhumi trailer and its November 20 and December 11 release dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Ramayana Part 2 release?

Ramayana Part 2 will release on Diwali 2028. The makers confirm the date at the end of Part 1, which opened in theatres worldwide on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The sequel was first announced for Diwali 2027, but it was postponed by a year, a change Bollywood Hungama first reported on October 23, 2026.

Does Sunny Deol appear in Ramayana Part 1?

Yes, but in a limited role. Sunny Deol makes his entry as Lord Hanuman in a mid-credits sequence while the end credits roll. His face is kept concealed in the scene. His role becomes central in Part 2, when Rama begins his search for Sita.

Who sings the Hanuman Chalisa in the end credits?

The powerful rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa in the mid-credits sequence is sung by Diljit Dosanjh, along with Kailash Kher, Anirudh Ravichander, Sukhwinder Singh and Mohit Chauhan. The music plays over Sunny Deol’s Hanuman sequence and has become one of the most talked about moments of the film.

What will Ramayana Part 2 be about?

The second instalment will focus on Rama’s epic battle with Ravana. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, with Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. Producer Namit Malhotra has said the team wants more time to give the grand finale the treatment Part 1 received.

Sources

The facts in this article come from Bollywood Hungama, which reported the Diwali 2028 confirmation and the earlier postponement, The Hollywood Reporter India, which covered the Part 2 confirmation and the mid-credits Hanuman tease, and Bollywood Hungama, which reported the Diljit Dosanjh Hanuman Chalisa connection. Budget and box office figures are reported figures from trade reports, as noted in the article.

Final Thoughts

Ramayana Part 1 ends with a promise, made in the loudest way possible. Diwali 2028 is now the date, confirmed on screen, and Sunny Deol’s Hanuman leaping off a cliff edge to the sound of the Hanuman Chalisa is the image fans will carry with them until then. The one-year delay from Diwali 2027 is easy to understand once you hear Namit Malhotra’s reason: the grand finale deserves the same treatment as Part 1, and that takes time. With Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama set to face Yash’s Ravana, Part 2 has everything it needs to be an event.