CBFC clears Ramayana's 3D trailer ahead of release, to start playing in cinemas from next week

Ranbir Kapoor in the film. Pics/Instagram

Get ready to be thrust into the world of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend the next time you're in a theatre. A two-minute-26-second trailer of the movie's 3D version was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on October 15 and will play in cinemas from next week before the Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash-starrer arrives on November 5.

A source close to the development revealed, "The 3D version is an important part of filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's vision, and particularly the film's global strategy. The idea is to give audiences an experience that makes them want to watch the movie on the big screen. The IMAX format will be a key part of that push. In terms of release, the makers are targeting more than 50,000 screens in international markets and approximately 9000 screens in India."

Nitesh Tiwari

The international ambition of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has been evident with the makers roping in renowned composer.

Hans Zimmer, taking the epic to San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year, and recent news emerged that the film will be released in 40 languages.

A trade source said, "The focus is on how the film is presented to audiences internationally. The 3D experience will play a significant role there."

The epic's release plans

9K
Screens in India

50K
Screens globally