Global exhibitors at CinemaCon 2026 hailed the Ramayana preview, with experts predicting the Nitesh Tiwari-directed film, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and produced by Namit Malhotra, will be India’s first true global blockbuster. The 20-minute footage highlighted high-end VFX, massive scale, and a potential Oscar push, marking a historic shift for Indian cinema.
Massive Global Interest: Exhibitors from North America, Europe, Latin America, and Australia showed strong support.
It’s an historic milestone and Ramayana is the first Indian film to have a significant, dedicated presence at CinemaCon, including a poster launch.
The film utilizes top-tier VFX (DNEG) for a “visual spectacle” intended for global IMAX screens.
Industry veterans like John Fithian view it as a potential global blockbuster.
According to release plan, Ramayana Part 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release this Diwali.
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