Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is already creating a massive stir across the globe. Long before its official theatrical release, the film has caught the attention of international industry insiders after a special screening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
According to a report by the YouTube channel Mr Like It Or Not, approximately 20 minutes of unseen footage from the film was showed to a select group of attendees at the event. The reaction to the footage was reportedly overwhelmingly positive, with viewers praising the film’s grand scale and immersive quality. The creator described the project as a unique blend of traditional storytelling and modern filmmaking, saying, “This film can be both a true grand epic and also a spectacular fantasy story.”
Beyond the visuals, the buzz from CinemaCon suggests that the makers are looking at a major global strategy. There are strong rumours about a potential distribution deal with Warner Bros. Studios. The YouTube creator mentioned, “They just landed a big distribution here in America that will give them a big, global push. Warner Bros. Studios will be distributing this film globally.” However, it is important to note that neither the filmmakers nor Warner Bros. have officially confirmed this partnership yet.
The ambitions for Ramayana don’t stop at global distribution. There are indications that the film will be positioned for a serious Academy Awards campaign. The creator shared, “I am pretty sure they are going to push for some Academy Awards in a bunch of different categories, especially a nomination for the International Feature Film. It’s going to fit that particular style.”
Mounted on a massive, reported budget of approximately Rs 4,000 crore, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. The cast also includes Yash, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey. Planned as a two-part project, Part 1 will hit screens during Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
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