Nitesh Tiwari‘Ramayana’ movie is highly awaited before it hits the theaters. Now, the film, which has been screened at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, has created quite a buzz online, with early audiences buzzing about its scale and rumors of a possible Warner Bros. distribution deal and Oscar campaign.
The creator talks about the unseen footage of ‘Ramayana’ shown at CinemaCon
A YouTube creator of the Mr Like It Or Not channel revealed that around 20 minutes of unseen footage from ‘Ramayana’ was shown to a small and select group at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The reaction, according to him, was absolutely positive. He described the visuals as grand and immersive, a sweeping combination of mythological storytelling and large-scale fantasy cinematography. “This film can be a real epic and a spectacular fantasy story,” he said.
Warner Bros. ready to distribute ‘Ramayana’ worldwide?
One of the biggest claims coming out of the creator’s account is a worldwide distribution deal with Warner Bros Studios. As he stated, “here in America they got a big distribution, which will give them a global boost. Warner Bros. Studios will distribute this film all over the world.” It is important to note that neither the filmmakers nor Warner Bros. have officially confirmed this. Until an announcement is made, these claims should be considered unverified.
Could ‘Ramayana’ Make An Oscar Race?
Adding to the excitement, the maker suggested positioning the film for a strong Oscar campaign. “I’m sure they’re going to push for some Oscars in different categories, especially the International Feature Film nomination. It’s going to suit that particular style,” he said.
Star cast, budget and release date
Mounted on an estimated budget of Rs 4,000 crore, ‘Ramayana’ has a strong ensemble cast. Ranbir Kapoor He plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash takes on the role of Ravana, Sunny Deol plays Hanuman and Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman.Planned as a two-part saga, Part 1 is slated for Diwali 2026, while Part 2 is slated for Diwali 2027.
