Just minutes before the much-anticipated stage showRamayanaAt San Diego Comic-Con 2026, producer Namit Malhotra announced that the film’s trailer will no longer be released worldwide on July 24 as planned.The update comes as a surprise to fans, who had been anticipating the trailer’s debut online after being shown exclusively at Comic-Con. Instead, Malhotra revealed that plans to release the trailer globally on Thursday morning have now been postponed.The producer wrote on his social media: “Today is a very special moment for us Ramayana. my dream is to take Ramayana Through a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, launch to the world is now a reality. “He continued: “In light of the above, we will launch our trailer globally at a later date.”Highlighting the film’s global ambitions, Malhotra added: “This will go down as a proud moment in the more than 100-year history of Indian cinema. Ramayana will be shown to the world like any major global Hollywood film. This is special because it opens the door for people from around the world to discover our rich culture and our stories with new pride and enthusiasm. “While Malhotra didn’t specify the reason for delaying the trailer’s release, his statement came against the backdrop of global attention on student protests in India, leading many to speculate that the decision was made amid tensions. In his conclusion, Malhotra seemed to acknowledge the “young people” of the country, saying: “I thank all the fans and believers Ramayana Help achieve this goal. The youth of our country are our future. Let’s do what we can to protect our future. “He ended the message with “Jai Hind”.Shortly before director Malhotra made the announcement Nitesh Tiwarias well as starring Ranbir Kapoor and Ash are scheduled to appear at Ballroom 20 during San Diego Comic-Con. The hour-long panel, moderated by Coy Jandreau, is expected to showcase exclusive footage from the film, with attendees getting a first look at the trailer and a glimpse into the ambitious epic retelling.Ramayana was one of the biggest international showcases at Comic-Con this year and received a special mention in the event’s “India Highlights”.Initial reports suggest that the film’s trailer is set to be released at 10 AM IST, with PVR Pictures’ official page listing the trailer release date and time. A revised release date for the trailer is still awaited.With Sony Pictures on board, it remains to be seen whether the clip will be released next week to coincide with the release of Spider-Man: New Day . The Tom Holland-starrer film is expected to hit theaters on July 30 and be a huge hit at the Indian and global box office, sparking talk that a trailer might be attached to the film for fans to watch on the big screen.
