India, Oct 22: Amazon Music, the official music streaming service for Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana: Part 1, hosted a grand musical celebration of the film at the Chennai Trade Centre tonight, with A.R. Rahman taking centre stage for a special live performance. The film’s principal cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Rocking Star Yash, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey and Rakul Preet Singh, came together to celebrate the music and scale of one of the most ambitious cinematic adaptations in Indian history. The music of Ramayana is released under the T-Series label.
The evening opened with a children’s choir singing the Tamil version of Jai Jai Ram, setting a soulful tone for the night. Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari spoke about their journey of crafting the film and their deep connection to the Tamil language, an evening anchored in culture and unity. Malhotra then invited Rahman on stage, where he performed Jai Jai Ram alongside Chinmayi Sripaada. Later, to a roaring crowd, Rakul, Ravie, Ranbir, Sai and Yash shared what it meant to bring this epic to life on the big screen.
A key highlight of the evening was Ravana Tandav, released on Dussehra. Yash took the stage to describe how the song drew him into the aura of Lord Shiva and shaped his portrayal of Ravana. Rahman, backed by his orchestra and chorus, then took the audience through themes and background music from the film before bringing Mangal Rang and Jodi Jodi to life on stage. Sachet Tandon followed with the first-ever live performance of Main Ram. The celebration closed with the cast, singers and key members of the team together on one stage, honouring the music of Ramayana.
Reflecting on his experience of working on the film, the multi-award-winning maestro A.R.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.”
Speaking about the collaboration, Rishabh Gupta, GM, Amazon Music India, said,
“The Ramayana is a story every Indian grows up with, and it has always travelled through music, from Ramlila to the songs families come back to every festive season. As the official music streaming service for Ramayana, we wanted its music to have a moment as grand as the film itself. Bringing A.R. Rahman, the cast and the makers together on one stage in Chennai, between Dussehra and Diwali, was our way of celebrating that legacy with listeners across India and around the world. With music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer and lyrics by Dr. Kumar Vishwas, this is an album for every listener, whichever language they listen in.”
Talking about the collaboration, 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.”
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.”
The music of Ramayana is streaming on Amazon Music across all tiers, including the free, ad-supported tier. Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can listen in HD, Ultra HD and Spatial Audio.
Bringing one of the world’s most revered epics to the big screen, Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman & Sunny Deol as Hanuman.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is envisioned as a two-part epic. Part 1 will release worldwide on 5 November 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam across India. The film will be released in IMAX, with Sony Pictures distributing it globally, excluding India, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film in the Hindi-speaking market, and MonsterMind, SVC Release, AVA Cholayil, and Think Studios taking care of the southern distribution. The film’s music, composed by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer with lyrics by Dr. Kumar Vishwas, is released by T-Series, with Amazon Music as its official music streaming service.