Exhibitors Preview Ramayana's 15-Minute Footage Praised for Visual Effects
A 15-minute preview of the upcoming film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was screened for exhibitors at Big Cine Expo 2026 in Chennai. The footage, praised for its ambitious visual effects comparable to Hollywood productions like The Lord of the Rings, showcased unreleased scenes featuring mythological creatures. The preview heightened anticipation ahead of the film's international release scheduled for Diwali 2026. The film also stars Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, and Rakul Preet Singh, and is produced by Namit Malhotra.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 30/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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ndtv broke this story on 27 Aug, 01:11 pm. Other outlets followed.