The makers of director Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological epic Ramayana have locked in a global trailer launch for July 24. They are bypassing a traditional local premiere entirely. Instead, the footage will debut at San Diego Comic-Con.
Producer Namit Malhotra is bringing the presentation to Ballroom 20 on July 23 at 3:15 p.m. PDT. That translates to the early morning hours of July 24 in India. Fans will finally get a look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman.
The two-part production carries a reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore. And the rollout plan is aggressive. Part I is slated for a worldwide IMAX release during Diwali 2026, with the second installment arriving exactly a year later for Diwali 2027, according to India Today.
This strategy marks a sudden pivot. Industry rumors previously pointed to a July 18 trailer launch event in New Delhi. But executives scrapped the local unveiling. Securing Ballroom 20—a venue that holds 4,800 people—signals an immediate push for international attention, a strategic Comic-Con shift aimed at global audiences.
Tiwari and Malhotra will lead the panel alongside Kapoor and Yash. Presenting an Indian film at this specific pop-culture convention is unusual. The cast is set. The schedule is final. The footage hits screens in just under two weeks.