Pre-launch › Trade & exhibitor · 07 Jul 2026 · T−121
Dharma Productions signs on to distribute in India
The Indian Express reported a deal of about ₹250 crore, after an opening ask near ₹500 crore. Prime Focus later confirmed Dharma for North India's Hindi-speaking markets.
The partnership is confirmed by Prime Focus; the deal value is reported only.
The numbers
- ₹250 croreDharma distribution dealTrade estimate · INR · India theatrical distribution · as of 7 Jul 2026ReportedSource: The Indian Express
Details
- Date
- 07 Jul 2026 · T−121
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Trade & exhibitor
- Category
- Distribution & release
- Markets
- India
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Dharma Productions
- Channels
- Press
Sources 2
- Karan Johar's Dharma Productions locks Rs 250 cr deal to distribute Ramayana in IndiaThe Indian Express · 07 Jul 2026 · indianexpress.com · SecondaryVerifies: ₹250 crore deal, down from a ₹500 crore opening ask; 30-minute footage shown to distributors
- Ramayana's Journey to the World ContinuesPrime Focus Limited · 28 Jul 2026 · primefocus.com · PrimaryVerifies: Sony Pictures as distributor outside India; Dharma Productions for North India's Hindi-speaking markets
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