Pakistani Hindus celebrate Ramayana in Karachi, prayed for the film's success

As Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana: The Rise of a Legend approaches its release date, members of the Hindu community in Karachi, Pakistan, have come together to celebrate the film and wish its team success. A video shared by a local YouTuber shows the community carrying the film's poster through the streets and displaying it at a temple. Several people extended their best wishes to actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, director Nitesh Tiwari and the rest of the team, with some expressing hope that the film would win an Oscar.

The video captures members of the community celebrating with traditional music, dancing and dhol performances. The group is also seen carrying AI-generated poster of the film through their neighbourhood before visiting the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Karachi, where they displayed it and prayed for the film's



success.

In the video, several people shared their wishes for the cast and director, hoping that Ramayana performs well at the box office and earns recognition on the global stage.

The video's description highlights the cultural and emotional significance of the epic for the Pakistani Hindu community.

"As Pakistani Hindus, Ramayana is more than just a movie. Its timeless story and cultural significance connect us with our traditions and generations of heritage. Through this celebration, we share our happiness, express our best wishes to the Ramayana movie team, and hope that the film becomes a huge success worldwide," the description reads.

The celebrations come ahead of the film's scheduled worldwide release on November 5, 2026, just before Diwali. The second instalment is expected to arrive during Diwali 2027.