Los Angeles, February 26 – Director Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana reportedly had its first internal test screening at the Cinemark Playa Vista theatre in Los Angeles, nearly nine months ahead of its planned theatrical release. According to multiple media reports, the screening was held for a select, invite-only audience aged 18-60, marking the first time a rough cut of the film was showcased outside the core creative team.
Early feedback emerging from the screening has been largely positive, with strong praise directed at the film’s visual scale, VFX quality, and rooted storytelling. Reports suggest that despite being an unfinished cut, the film impressed viewers with its ambition and emotional treatment of the epic. The makers are said to be using these reactions primarily to assess technical finesse and tonal consistency, rather than to implement any major narrative changes.
It is important to note that this was not a public test screening, and the film is still undergoing extensive post-production, particularly on VFX-heavy sequences. The makers are reportedly in no hurry to release promotional material and are prioritising refinement over timelines. An official teaser or announcement is expected only after the team is fully satisfied with the final output, as expectations surrounding Ramayana continue to soar.
Produced by Prime Focus Studio with Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, among many others. Adding to the global scale of the project is the collaboration between music maestros A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, who have joined hands to compose the score.
The historical epic will be released in two parts, with first part scheduled to release on Diwali this year, followed by the second part on Diwali 2027.
Stay tuned…
