'Ramayana' makers delay trailer launch; Ranbir Kapoor, Yash attend San Diego Comic-Con
Mumbai, July 24
The much-awaited trailer launch of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer mythological epic 'Ramayana' has been postponed.
Confirming the delay, producer Namit Malhotra revealed that Sony Pictures has come on board as the film's international distributor, setting the stage to mount it on a grand scale.
"TODAY IS A VERY SPECIAL MOMENT FOR OUR RAMAUANA, MY DREAM OF TAKING RAMAYANA TO THE WORLD IS NOW A REALITY WITH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT. IN LIGHT OF THE ABOVE WE WILL BE LAUNCHING OUR TRAILER NOW GLOBALLY AT A LATER DATE," Malhotra said in the statement.
Calling it a "moment of great pride", he added that 'Ramayana' will be shown to the entire world like any other major Hollywood film.
"THIS IS SPECIAL AS IT OPENS THE DOOR FOR PEOPLE OF THE WORLD TO DISCOVER THE RICHNESS OF OUR CULTURE AND OUR STORIES WITH RENEWED PRIDE AND ENTHUSIASM," Namit Malhotra added.
He also went on to express gratitude to fans for their support, further giving a shoutout to the Indian youth.
"I THANK ALL THE FANS AND THE BELIEVERS OF RAMAYANA TO HELP MAKE THIS HAPPEN. THE YOUTH OF OUR COUNTRY ARE OUR FUTURE. LET'S ALL DO THE BEST WE CAN TO PROTECT OUR FUTURE," the statement read.
As previously announced by the makers, the trailer for 'Ramayana' was scheduled for a worldwide premiere on July 24.
Meanwhile, the 'Ramayana' team made a high-profile appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con, where lead stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, along with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, took part in a special panel.
At the event, they spoke about the film's vision, its scale, and the efforts that have gone into bringing the timeless epic to the big screen.
Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by Namit Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus and global CEO of the Academy Award-winning visual effects studio DNEG, Ramayana has generated significant buzz since its announcement.
Inspired by the ancient epic Ramayana, the film follows the story of Rama, who is believed to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu. It traces his journey as the prince of Ayodhya, his exile, and his battle against Ravana.
Besides Ranbir Kapoor, the film stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
The music for the film has been composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. The Ramayana is a sacred text for millions, and I hope they don't 'Hollywood-ize' it too much. Visual effects can be grand, but the soul of the story must remain intact. Let's hope Nitesh Tiwari does justice to our culture.
Ranbir Kapoor as Ram? That's some inspired casting! And Yash as Ravana will be 🔥. The San Diego Comic-Con entry is a smart move – the world needs to see our mythology. Excited to see how DNEG's VFX brings Ayodhya and Lanka to life!
Hans Zimmer composing for Ramayana? AR Rahman? This is a dream collaboration! 🎶 The delay is understandable – if they're aiming for a global release with Sony, they want the trailer to be perfect. Patience, people. Great things take time.
I just hope they don't dilute the story for international audiences. The Ramayana is not just a tale; it's our heritage. While it's great that Sony is backing it, the focus should remain on authenticity. Sai Pallavi as Sita is perfect casting, though. ❤️
Trailer delayed? No worries, bhai! The fact that they're at Comic-Con and have Sony on board means they're thinking big. India's stories deserve a global stage. Also, Yash as Ravana? That's going to be iconic! Can't wait for the first look.
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