‘Ramayana’ trailer postponed as producer Namit Malhotra announces Sony Pictures as global distributor
Producer Namit Malhotra has postponed the trailer release for the upcoming mythological epic 'Ramayana' to align with a new global distribution partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and featuring a high-profile cast, aims to showcase Indian cinema on a global scale with a record-breaking budget.
Why it matters
This partnership signals a strategic shift in Indian cinema, aiming to position domestic mythological epics as major global theatrical events comparable to Hollywood blockbusters.
The much-awaited trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has been postponed, producer Namit Malhotra announced through a social media post on Friday (July 24, 2026). Meanwhile, Namit also announced that Sony Pictures has joined the mythological epic as the global distributor.
Taking to social media to make the announcement, Namit wrote, “Today is a very special moment for our Ramayana. 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.”
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