A.R. Rahman led an evening of live music at the Chennai Trade Centre, performing Mangal Rang, Jodi Jodi, Jai Jai Ram and Ravana Tandav, in a musical celebration hosted by Amazon Music, the official music streaming service for the film.
Chennai, October 22, 2026: 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, 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.
Listen to the Ramayana Album on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0HNTT5RFW
About Amazon Music
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, and festival livestreams. Prime members get access to over 100 million songs with limited experience. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for full, on-demand access to 100 million songs in HD, Ultra HD, Spatial audio, and Dolby Atmos, including an ad-free listening experience and offline downloads. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by signing up for the free tier, an ad-supported listening experience with access to the full catalogue, or wherever they listen to music, including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at amazon.in/music/unlimited
About DNEG
DNEG is a world-leading visual effects and animation company for the creation of film, TV, and immersive content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. With almost 30 years of industry experience, DNEG has been honoured with eight Academy Awards® for ‘Visual Effects’ since 2011, and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY®, and Visual Effects Society Awards for its critically acclaimed work.
Upcoming announced projects include, Klara and the Sun (October 2026), Street Fighter (October 2026), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Season 3 (Nov 2026), The Cat In The Hat (Nov 2026), Ramayana: Part 1 (Nov 2026), Blade Runner 2099 (Nov 2026), Looney Tunes: Daffy Season (Nov 2026), The Angry Birds Movie 3 (Dec 2026), Above the Below (Dec 2026), Animal Friends (Jan 2027), Bad Fairies (May 2027), Margie Claus (Nov 2027), Alone at Dawn, SAS: Rogue Heroes S3, On The Line, Road House 2, Snoopy Unleashed, Blood On Snow, This City Is Ours S2, Black Palace, and Gundam.
About Prime Focus Studios
Prime Focus Studios, founded by filmmaker and producer Namit Malhotra, finances and produces innovative and compelling content across film, TV, and gaming for global audiences. Prime Focus Studios recently co-produced animated film The Garfield Movie with Alcon Entertainment for Sony Pictures, which has grossed more than $257 million worldwide. Prime Focus Studios is currently in production on an exciting slate of projects, including the live-action/animation hybrid feature film Animal Friends with Legendary Entertainment and Ryan Reynolds’ production company Maximum Effort and animated movie The Angry Birds Movie 3 with Rovio Entertainment Ltd., SEGA, Flywheel Media, One Cool Group, and dentsu for Paramount Pictures. Prime Focus Studios is also in production on Ramayana, a two-part movie event based on the 5,000-year-old saga, that will showcase the epic story for global audiences as an unprecedented cinematic spectacle and launch an expansive transmedia universe
About Monster Mind Creations
Founded by Rocking Star Yash, Monster Mind Creations is an independent production house driven by a vision to nurture creative talent and deliver pioneering content that redefines cinematic storytelling. Monster Mind Creations is currently co-producing Namit Malhotra’s “Ramayana” alongside Prime Focus Studios
About T-Series Music
T-Series is India’s leading music label and a global powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Known for its prominent presence on YouTube, T-Series ranks among the top channels worldwide, with billions of views and an extensive catalogue that spans Hindi film hits, devotional music, indie singles, and regional tracks. Recognised for launching some of the biggest names in music and film, T-Series remains at the forefront of India’s music landscape, setting trends and pioneering new soundscapes. With a mission to bring music to every heart, T-Series delivers a rich blend of timeless melodies and fresh talent, creating a vibrant soundtrack that resonates with audiences worldwide.
About Dharma Productions
Dharma Productions is a leading Indian film production and distribution company. Owned by Karan Johar, and Adar Poonawalla, the company was founded by Late Sri Yash Johar in 1976, with its first production venture titled ‘Dostana’ starring Amitabh Bachchan. Since Karan Johar’s directorial debut film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, the company has gone on to produce more than 50+ films which includes series of blockbusters and critically acclaimed films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, My Name is Khan, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Agneepath, The Lunchbox, Baahubali, Raazi, Kesari, Shershaah, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Kesari Chapter and Homebound – a 98th Oscar shortlisted film. In its recent past, Dharma Productions has earned a name in the industry for launching a fresh talent pool of 23+ directors, together with rising stars such as Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Tara Sutaria, Ananya Panday & Lakshya.
Today, Dharma Productions is the most sought-after production house in the country, and is constantly aiming at creating new benchmarks in the Indian film industry.
About Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC)
Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC), founded in 2003 by producer Dil Raju, is one of Telugu cinema’s most established production houses. Based in Hyderabad, the banner has built its reputation on commercial entertainers and family dramas, including Arya, Bommarillu , Mr. Perfect , Bhrundavanam, Kotha Bangaru Lokam, Shatamanam Bhavathi , Fidaa , F2 , Maharshi, Balagam , Sankrantiki Vastunnam.
SVC has also launched several filmmakers, among them Sukumar, Boyapati Srinu, Vamshi Paidipally, and Srikanth Addala , Balagam Venu. The company grew out of Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors, which DilRaju & Sirish established in 1999 and which remains a major force in distribution across the Nizam region. Distributed more than 400+ films till date. SVC is currently in production on a wide slate of projects across Telugu and Hindi, including Rowdy Janardhana with Vijay Deverakonda, Yellamma with DSP, A family entertainer with Akshay Kumar directed by Aneez Bazmee and an action drama with Salman Khan directed by Vamshi Paidipally.
About Think Studios
Think Studios is a Chennai-based film production and distribution company driven by a passion for cinema and a commitment to bringing compelling stories to audiences. With a strong focus on quality storytelling and impactful theatrical experiences, Think Studios continues to strengthen its presence in the Tamil film industry through its involvement in film production and distribution.
