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Ramayana Trailer Postponed as Sony Pictures Comes on Board for Global Release Outside India; Namit Malhotra Calls It Historic Moment

The epic’s first look introduces Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana, with Sony Pictures set to handle international distribution.

  • On Friday, July 24, 2026, director Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana unveiled its first official trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Mata Sita, and Yash as Ravana.
  • Produced by Namit Malhotra under Prime Focus Studios and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the film secured Sony Pictures Entertainment as its global distributor to enable a wide international release beyond India.
  • Reflecting on over 100 years of Indian cinema, producers describe this project as a moment of pride, aiming to introduce Indian culture to global audiences like major Hollywood films.
  • The epic will release as a two-part film, with the first installment arriving on Diwali 2026 and the second scheduled for Diwali 2027, spanning a year between releases.
  • Beyond the lead trio, actor Ravi Dubey portrays Lakshman, strengthening the ensemble cast as promotional efforts continue at San Diego Comic-Con and internationally across the United States and Britain.
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Fans eagerly awaiting the trailer launch of Ramayan have been disappointed. The trailer launch of Nitesh Tiwari's film has been postponed. The makers have not revealed the reason behind this decision.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
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