Pre-launch › Localisation · 28 Sep 2026 · T−38
International title: Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
A Sony poster revealed the international title on Kapoor's birthday, billing the film as from the visual artists behind The Odyssey and Dune and as an immersive 3D experience in IMAX.
Why it matters
Outside India the film is sold through DNEG's Hollywood credits and a fantasy-epic title.
AnalysisDetails
- Date
- 28 Sep 2026 · T−38
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Localisation
- Category
- Localisation
- Markets
- Global, Malaysia
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Sony Pictures Entertainment, IMAX
- Channels
- Instagram, X
- Mechanics
- Cultural transposition
Sources 3
- 'Ramayana: Part 1' Gets Official Title 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend'Variety India · 29 Sep 2026 · varietyindia.com · SecondaryVerifies: Sony poster with the international title, revealed on Kapoor's birthday (28 September); 6 November international
- 'Ramayana: Part 1' Officially Titled 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend', Set To Release In IMAXThe Hollywood Reporter India · 29 Sep 2026 · hollywoodreporterindia.com · SecondaryVerifies: International title and IMAX release
- Sony drops poster for Hindi epic 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' ahead of November releaseMalay Mail · 30 Sep 2026 · malaymail.com · SecondaryVerifies: Sony poster; Malaysia release 5 November
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