Pre-launch › Trade & exhibitor · 23 Jul 2026 · T−105
Sony Pictures takes international distribution; trailer delayed
Sony Pictures signed on to release the film in all territories outside India, including an English-language version. Malhotra said the trailer would now launch globally at a later date.
Why it matters
A Hollywood studio's release machine replaced the usual diaspora distributors, and the trailer was held so Sony could launch it worldwide.
AnalysisDetails
- Date
- 23 Jul 2026 · T−105
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Trade & exhibitor
- Category
- Distribution & release
- Markets
- Global
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Channels
- Press, Instagram
Sources 4
- 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
- Indian Epic 'Ramayana' Lands at Sony Pictures for International DistributionVariety · 23 Jul 2026 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: Sony for all territories outside India; Dharma in India; English-language version
- VFX Spectacle 'Ramayana' Adaptation with $500 Million Budget to Be Released by SonyIndieWire · 23 Jul 2026 · indiewire.com · SecondaryVerifies: $500M budget covers both films including production and P&A
- Ramayana trailer postponed as Sony Pictures comes on board for global release outside IndiaBollywood Hungama · 24 Jul 2026 · bollywoodhungama.com · SecondaryVerifies: Malhotra's note: trailer to launch globally at a later date
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