Indian Epic 'Ramayana' Lands International Distribution Deal with Sony Pictures

The big-budget Indian mythological epic 'Ramayana,' directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has secured an international distribution deal with Sony Pictures, covering all territories outside India.

23 Jul, 21:00 — 23 Jul, 21:00

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This deal marks a significant step for Indian cinema on the global stage, bringing a major mythological epic to international audiences through a major Hollywood distributor. The 'Ramayana' is a foundational text in Indian culture, and its adaptation into a large-scale film project has been highly anticipated.

Key entitiesSony Pictures Ramayana Nitesh Tiwari Namit Malhotra Prime Focus Studios

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varietyMostly Factual36d ago

Indian Epic ‘Ramayana’ Lands at Sony Pictures for International Distribution

Sony Pictures has signed on as international distributor for “Ramayana,” the two-part Indian mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, covering all territories outside India. Indian distribution will be handled by media personality Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The story follows the exiled prince Rama and his wife Sita, […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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