Even before ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ begins its global promotional tour with its much-anticipated trailer launch in Delhi and a showcase at the San Diego Comic-Con next week, the makers are planning their next international stop.

Industry sources have told mid-day that producer Namit Malhotra and his team have initiated conversations about hosting a special preview and press conference at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). They are tentatively considering the window of September 10 to 11 for the event.  

The move would align with the ambition of positioning the Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash-starrer, helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, as a global cinematic event. However, unlike film premières that are included in TIFF’s official programme, this event will apparently showcase only highlights of the epic. With the preview, the makers intend to leverage the presence of international media, buyers, and exhibitors at the prestigious film gala.

A source said, “The idea is to build ‘Ramayana’ as a global event. Toronto offers access to international media, distributors, and the wider film community. Conversations are in the early stages; a lot depends on schedules and logistics.”

mid-day reached out to the film’s production team, which didn’t respond till press time.