Cinema VinesIn a landmark move that underscores its growing clout in the Indian music arena, T‑Series has secured the audio rights to the two‑part epic Ramayana for an advance payment of ₹75 crore. The deal, confirmed by a senior T‑Series associate to Bollywood Hungama, positions the label among the biggest music‑rights agreements ever struck by an Indian company.
The agreement covers the complete soundtrack of both installments, with the advance described as a refundable arrangement. “T‑Series has acquired the music rights of Ramayana. Bhushan Kumar and the senior leadership at T‑Series are supremely confident about the potential of the film’s soundtrack,” the source added, highlighting the company’s optimism about the film’s commercial prospects.
The epic, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The music is a joint effort by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, promising a blend of Indian and international sensibilities.
Ramayana will roll out in two parts, with the first film slated for release on Diwali 2026 and the second following on Diwali 2027. Sony Pictures has already been announced as the global distributor outside India, while T‑Series’ acquisition of the music rights further cements the project’s high‑profile status.
With this move, T‑Series not only reinforces its dominance in the music business but also raises expectations for the soundtrack, one of the most eagerly awaited musical releases of the year.
