Apr 12, 2026 12:13pm IST
Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ Arrives At CinemaCon 2026: Why It’s A Masterstroke By Namit Malhotra and Yash
After launching its first major asset, the ‘Rama’ glimpse, in Los Angeles and then in New York, producer Namit Malhotra’s magnum opus “Ramayana: Part 1” is now heading to CinemaCon 2026. The event will take place in Las Vegas from April 13 to 16.
The makers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure “Ramayana” puts India on the global map. The film has sparked immense excitement and curiosity among cinegoers.
Here’s why CinemaCon is a big deal, and attending it is a smart and strategic move for the “Ramayana” team.
CinemaCon, What It Is
It is the largest and most significant annual gathering in the world for the motion picture theater industry. The mega event brings Hollywood studios, cinema owners and vendors together for four days, where exclusive film reveals, trade shows and industry seminars take place. It sets the industry’s agenda and showcases upcoming theatrical releases.
It is the best platform to launch your product and drive business growth, and also helps build connections with the who's who from the entertainment industry globally, who can be your potential investors and buyers.
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Expectations From CinemaCon 2026
This year, the event is expected to attract 6000+ industry professionals, with over 400 exhibition booths and more than 15 demonstration suites.
A Masterstroke From the ‘Ramayana’ Team
As Namit Malhotra and team eye maximum reach across the globe, their presence at CinemaCon will help them find a potential big partner for overseas distribution, thus giving them enough showcasing opportunities in at least 45-50 countries during the theatrical release.
"Ramayana" Producers Namit Malhotra and Yash will attend the event. The conversations will be on Indian Cinema at the global level, global audience consumption of Indian storytelling, along with the next releases of Yash ("Toxic" & "Ramayana") and why Indian cinema is excelling in the global arena of films.
With a great marketing strategy, the makers are going all out to make “Ramayana” a global phenomenon. By the end of CinemaCon, it would be interesting to see whether the makers can crack a deal with the biggies like Disney, Warner Bros, Universal, or Sony for their worldwide distribution.
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