Ramayana trailer postponed after Sony distribution deal

Fans of the upcoming two-part film "Ramayana" will have to wait a bit longer to see the official trailer. Producer Namit Malhotra announced on July 24 that the trailer's global launch, previously scheduled for that day, has been postponed following a major international distribution deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The trailer will now be released at a later date as part of a coordinated worldwide promotional campaign.

The landmark agreement, revealed on July 23 at San Diego Comic-Con, grants Sony Pictures worldwide distribution rights for the mythological epic outside of India. In a social media statement, Malhotra called the partnership a "historic milestone" and a "dream come true," expressing his ambition to present the ancient Indian story to international audiences on the scale of a major Hollywood production. The project is a massive undertaking, with a reported $500 million production budget encompassing both films.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, "Ramayana" is a fantasy action-adventure adaptation of the ancient Sanskrit epic. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as the demon king Ravana, with a supporting cast that includes Sunny Deol,...