Release plans for Nitesh Tiwari‘is’Ramayana‘ took an unexpected turn on Friday, after producer Namit Malhotra announced that the digital release of the trailer has been put on hold.Originally slated to launch on July 24, when he announced it to the world at San Diego Comic-Con, Malhotra announced on his social media that the trailer will be revealed to the world ‘at a later date’. Sharing the update in a statement, Malhotra wrote, “Today is a very special moment for our Ramayana. My dream to take Ramayana to the world has now come true with our partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. As per the above, we will be launching our trailer globally soon.”Although Malhotra did not reveal the revised date of the trailer, his confirmation of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s role as the film’s global distributor has sparked speculation on the internet. Many believe that the studio might use ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ as a platform to launch the first trailer of ‘Ramayana’.‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, is playing Tom HollandIt is shaping up to be one of the biggest box office events of 2026. According to Sacnilk’s earlier predictions, the Marvel film is expected to open with Rs 50-60 crore on its first day in India, which could challenge the nearly ten-year-old ‘Avengers: Endgame’ record for the biggest country release by Hollywood.If Sony had included the trailer of ‘Ramayana’ in ‘Brand New Day’, it would have been one of the biggest trailers in the world, with the film reportedly targeting a huge audience. USD 500 million to $550 million opening week worldwide. Some early-tracking models compare global early-stage to USD 700 million Mark This ranks it as one of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters of all time.This is also in line with Malhotra’s claim to present ‘Ramayana’ as a global event. His statement also read: “In more than 100 years of Indian cinema, this will be the proudest moment, when Ramayana will be shown all over the world like any major international Hollywood film. This is special because it opens the door for people all over the world to realize the richness of our culture and our stories with pride and renewed interest.”“However, it is important to note that there has been no official confirmation from Sony Pictures Entertainment or the makers of ‘Ramayana’.To play Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the film had its world premiere at a dedicated panel at San Diego Comic-Con’s Ballroom 20, where attendees were treated to special screenings ahead of its global release on Diwali 2026.
