Ranbir Kapoor‘s upcoming film Ramayana has started creating buzz globally after a special showcase at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was presented to international audiences, where select attendees also got a chance to watch unseen footage.
According to recent claims by a YouTuber who attended the event, about 20 minutes of early footage from the film was screened privately. Their reaction has now sparked fresh curiosity around the scale and global ambitions of the project.
Ramayana Footage Screened At CinemaCon
During the event, producer Namit Malhotra and actor-producer Yash introduced the film and interacted with international media. While an official extended preview was not released publicly, a YouTuber from the channel Mr Like It Or Not claimed that a select group of attendees were shown exclusive footage.
In a video shared online, the creator described the experience and said, “This film can be both a true grand epic and also a spectacular fantasy story.”
The YouTuber also made a strong claim about the film’s global distribution. They said, “They just landed a big distribution here in America that will give them a big, global push. Warner Bros studios will be distributing this film globally. That is a very big deal about over 4500 screens showing this film this November.”
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However, it is important to note that neither the film’s team nor Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed this information so far.
Oscar Buzz Around Ranbir Kapoor’s Film
The same creator also spoke about the film’s potential on the global awards stage. After watching the footage, they said, “I was lucky enough with about 15 other people to see about 20 minutes of footage. It looks stunning. The visuals look fantastic. This is going to be a very big, international feature player. I am pretty sure they are going to push for some Academy Awards in a bunch of different categories, especially a nomination for the International Feature Film. It’s gonna fit that particular style.”
When asked in the comments whether the film could actually secure an Oscar nomination, the YouTuber replied, “From what I saw, I absolutely think this will get a best international feature Oscar nomination. To me, the narrative works very well.”
The early reaction has also addressed concerns about visual effects. After the first glimpse faced criticism online, the creator clarified, “I believe the VFX is not going to be an issue.”
About Ramayana
Ramayana is planned as a two-part film. The first part is scheduled for release in November, while the second instalment is expected in 2027. The film features a strong cast including Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.
