Diwali BO: Will Ramayana, Suriya’s Scene Blast?

Ramayana and Scene Diwali releases

Diwali is one of the biggest periods for Indian cinema, with major films often targeting the festive season to attract large audiences. This year, moviegoers can expect a mix of big-budget spectacles, fantasy entertainers and star-driven releases across Hindi and Tamil cinema.

Here are the top films scheduled to hit theatres around Diwali.

Ramayana: Part 1 (Hindi)

Namit Malhotra’s ambitious adaptation of the Indian epic is among the most anticipated releases of the year. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Touted as one of the most expensive Indian films ever made, it is scheduled to release on November 5. The film will also arrive in dubbed Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam versions.

Scene (Tamil)

After a successful run with Karuppu and Vishwanath & Sons in 2026, Suriya is returning to theatres with Scene. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, known for Malayalam hits Romancham and Aavesham, the film also stars Nazriya Fahadh and Naslen. It is scheduled for release on November 6.

Mookuthi Amman 2 (Tamil)

Nayanthara returns as the titular character in this fantasy comedy. While RJ Balaji directed the first film, the sequel is helmed by Sundar C. The cast includes Urvashi, Thudiya Vii, Regina Cassandra, Yogi Babu and Abhinaya. The film is set to release on November 6.

Moonwalk (Tamil)

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman is set to make his full-fledged acting debut with Moonwalk. The family entertainer, directed by Manoj Nirmala Sreedharan, also features Prabhudeva, Aju Varghese and Arjun Ashokan. Yogi Babu is reportedly playing 16 roles in the film, which is scheduled to arrive on November 6.

Mohra Re-release (Hindi)

The 1994 action blockbuster Mohra is returning to theatres in a 4K remastered version on November 6. Directed by Rajiv Rai, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Raveena Tandon, alongside Naseeruddin Shah and the late Sadashiv Amrapurkar.

With Ramayana arriving first, followed by several Tamil releases, the Diwali period offers audiences a varied lineup. The box-office contest will depend on the films’ content, audience response and word of mouth.