Ahead of Nitesh Tiwari's Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer Ramayana, another film based on the mythological epic, Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, was released in theatres on September 25. However, the film faced negative reactions over its casting even before its release and failed to make an impact at the box office. In an interview with India Today, the film's producer, Prakash Mahobiya, alleged that negative buzz surrounding the film was part of a wider campaign and claimed that the team is now planning to re-release it.

Prakash alleged that negative comments about the film were circulated among YouTubers and influencers, which prevented many people from giving it a chance. He said, "It was negative marketing throughout. We never got a chance to reach our audience. The ones who watched our film really enjoyed it. But if they never got to see it, how will they even have an opinion?"

Helmed by Abhishek Singh, the film features Anjali Arora, Dev Sharma and Rajneish Duggal in lead roles. Before its release, the film faced backlash over Anjali's casting as Sita and criticism of its VFX. After its release, viewers also pointed out several issues, including a poster which showed one of the members of the Vanar Sena wearing spectacles. The criticism continued after the film's release, and it collected only ₹46 lakh worldwide, according to Sacnilk.

Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by Namit Malhotra and Yash, the two-part epic is mounted on a reported budget of ₹4,000 crore. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, along with Ravi Dubey, Sunny Deol, Rakul Preet Singh and others in key roles. The film will be released in two parts, with the first part scheduled to release on Diwali 2026 and the second on Diwali 2027.