Controversy broke out over the teaser of Ramayana. Why was it released in America before India? Producer Namit Malhotra broke his silence

News India Live, Digital Desk: The much awaited film ‘Ramayana’ being made under the direction of Nitish Tiwari is becoming the talk of the town these days. There is tremendous excitement among the fans about this mega-budget film starring stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. However, recently some Indian fans expressed their displeasure when the teaser of the film was shown before India during a special screening in Los Angeles (LA). Amidst the questions arising on social media, now the film’s producer Namit Malhotra has broken his silence and given a befitting reply to the critics.

“Don’t try to divide us”: Namit Malhotra bluntly

Defending the decision to show the teaser in Los Angeles, Namit Malhotra said that ‘Ramayana’ is not only a film of India but of the whole world. He clarified that Indian culture and the message of Lord Ram is global, hence promoting it at the international level should be a matter of pride. “Please don’t see this as ‘India vs Foreign’ or try to divide us. Our aim is to present this great saga with the grandeur it deserves,” Namit said emotionally.

Flag of Indian culture on global platform

Namit Malhotra, who himself heads the Oscar-winning VFX company ‘DNEG’, believes that Ramayana is being presented with Hollywood-level technology and visuals. The purpose of showing the teaser in Los Angeles was to show the global cinema world that the Indian film industry is now ready to compete with the biggest film production centers of the world. He assured that very soon something big and grand is being planned for the fans of India, which will be beyond their expectations.

Curiosity increased about the look of Ranbir and Yash

Ranbir Kapoor will be seen in the role of ‘Lord Ram’ in the film, while South superstar Yash is playing the role of ‘Ravana’. As per early reports of the teaser, the VFX and sets of the film are so gorgeous that they have mesmerized the audience. Namit Malhotra has appealed to the fans to have a little more patience and promised that when the teaser is officially launched in India, it will be a proud moment for every Indian. The film is planned to be released in two parts, making it one of the most expensive films in the history of Indian cinema.