Ramayana OTT Release: Digital Rights Acquired by JioHotstar as Pay-Per-View

Ramayana will stream on JioHotstar after its theatre run. Prime Focus Studios and JioStar have announced the partnership. But there is one big thing every viewer must know: the film will come as pay-per-view on JioHotstar, not as part of the regular subscription.

That means a JioHotstar subscription alone will not unlock the film. Viewers will have to buy it separately, like a rental. This is different from how most big films come to OTT. This blog explains the deal, the expected date, and what pay-per-view means for you.

Ramayana: Part One released in theatres on 5 November 2026. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The film is the biggest Indian film of the year at the box office.

Ramayana Digital Rights Acquired by JioHotstar

Prime Focus Studios and JioStar announced the partnership on 21-22 October 2026. JioStar Chairperson Nita Ambani and producer Namit Malhotra announced it on 24 October. The news is confirmed by Esquire India, Financial Express and B4U Entertainment.

The deal covers the digital streaming rights of Ramayana. JioHotstar will be the only platform where the film streams in India. The deal is reported to be worth around Rs 450 crore for digital and satellite rights together. That figure comes from industry sources quoted by Financial Express. Nothing has been officially disclosed about the price. A Rs 300 crore figure is also going around online, but that is unconfirmed trade talk.

Ramayana OTT Release Details

Here are the streaming details of the film in one place.

The most important row in this table is the streaming model. Ramayana will not be free with a JioHotstar subscription. It will be a pay-per-view rental. You will have to pay separately to watch it.

Ramayana on JioHotstar Will Be Pay-Per-View, Not Subscription

Pay-per-view means you buy the film for one viewing, like renting a film. You pay a price, and you get to watch it for a limited time. A JioHotstar subscription does not include it.

This is a new model for a big Indian film. Most big films come to OTT as part of the subscription. You pay your monthly fee, and the film is included. Ramayana is different. JioHotstar and Prime Focus Studios have chosen the pay-per-view route for India.

Why? Because Ramayana is the biggest film of the year. The makers believe people will pay separately to watch it at home. The film is also planned in the best quality – 4K UHD, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision picture, and Dolby Atmos sound. That premium presentation is part of the reason for the pay-per-view model.

The exact rental price has not been announced yet. It will be announced closer to the streaming date.

When Will Ramayana Stream on JioHotstar?

The streaming date has not been announced yet. But we know the earliest it can come.

The deal has a strict minimum 8-week theatrical window. That means the film cannot come to digital before it completes eight weeks in theatres. The film released on 5 November 2026. Eight weeks from that date takes us to the end of December 2026. So the earliest the film can stream is around 31 December 2026. In practice, it will most likely come in January 2027.

The exact date and the rental price are both unannounced. This blog will be updated when JioHotstar confirms them.

The Story and Cast of Ramayana

Ramayana: Part One is the first part of Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part adaptation of the Ramayana. The film tells the story of Rama, from his life in Ayodhya to his exile, and the events that lead to the war with Ravana.

Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama. Sai Pallavi plays Sita. Yash plays Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman. Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman, Rama’s brother.

The film is produced by Namit Malhotra under Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations. The music is by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer together. The film released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and English, including IMAX 3D.

Part Two is confirmed for Diwali 2028. It will centre on the war with Ravana.

Ramayana Cast

Ramayana Film Details

Ramayana Box Office: How It Did in Theatres

Ramayana is the biggest Indian film of the year at the box office. In its first seven days, the film collected Rs 511.10 crore net in India and Rs 944.55 crore worldwide.

The film’s break-even target is Rs 1,650 crore gross, based on the theatrical business value of around Rs 800 crore. The seven-day worldwide total of Rs 944.55 crore is more than half of that target.

The full day-wise collection is tracked on our live blog, which is updated every day.

Should You Watch Ramayana on JioHotstar?

If you missed Ramayana in theatres, the JioHotstar pay-per-view release is your chance to watch it at home. The film is made for the big screen, with 3D visuals and Dolby Atmos sound, and JioHotstar is planning the same premium quality for the home release – 4K UHD, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.

But remember: it will not be free with your JioHotstar subscription. You will have to pay separately. The price has not been announced yet.

The film will not stream before January 2027. The exact date will be announced by JioHotstar. This blog will be updated the moment it is confirmed.

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