Kamal Ghorui
After launching its first major asset, the ‘Rama’ glimpse, in Los Angeles and New York, producer Namit Malhotra and leading man Yash have reportedly headed to CinemaCon 2026 wih their magnum opus ‘Ramayana: Part 1′. The event which takes place in Las Vegas from April 13 to 16, had posters, including a large banner-style reveal, at the venue’s centre, featuring detailed close-up looks and high-resolution, intricately designed character artworks of Kapoor’s Rama and Yash’s Ravana. A poster titled Enter the World of Ramayana featured a write-up that read, “CinemaCon delegates are invited to experience one of the most ambitious theatrical productions currently in post-production and slated for worldwide theatrical release this year – Ramayana, a sweeping mythological epic filmed for IMAX and designed as a global tentpole event. From the 5,000-year-old myth that continues to shape culture across continents, Ramayana is being crafted as a cinematic spectacle for modern audiences – combining large-format filmmaking, cutting edge visual effects by 8-time Academy Award-winning VFX studio DNEG, and an unprecedented musical collaboration between Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Throughout CinemaCon, the Ramayana team will host private previews and open house conversations in the Milano III Ballroom, offering a first look at the scale, vision, and global release strategy for the film. DNEG CEO, Producer and creative visionary behind the Ramayana franchise, Namit Malhotra, major film star & producer Yash, and members of the Prime Focus Studios executive team will be available during the week to connect with partners interested in the film’s journey. Daily ‘Open House’ Hours – April 12th thru 16th”The makers are reportedly going all out to set ‘Ramayana’ on a global stage. CinemaCon remains the largest and most significant annual gathering for the global motion picture theatre industry, bringing together Hollywood studios, cinema owners, and vendors for four days, Variety India reports. This year’s event is expected to attract industry professionals, exhibition booths and over 15 demonstration suites. Besides ‘Ramayana’, Hollywood heavyweights like Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, the sci-fi flick Dune: Part Three’ will also mark their presence at the event with directors and their star-cast taking the big stage to promote their films. ‘Ramayana’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is slated for a Diwali 2026 release.
