‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra are letting fans into the world of Ramayana with an immersive new 3D trailer.After wooing fans with two trailer releases and songs, with some additional BTS clips, the makers of the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer are now set to bring the world of the ancient Indian epic to life with a 3D trailer. According to a report on Mid-Day, a two-minute-26-second trailer was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and will play on the big screen, ahead of the film’s release on November 5.As per the report, the 3D version is an important part of the film’s global strategy and director Tiwari’s vision. “The idea is to give audiences an experience that makes them want to watch the movie on the big screen. The IMAX format will be a key part of that push,” the report states. Meanwhile, the film is reportedly targeting a wide release across more than 50,000 screens in international markets and approximately 9,000 screens in India.Meanwhile, as Bollywood fans look forward to the Diwali release, new reports suggest that fans of actor Shah Rukh Khan will also be in for a treat when they head to cinemas next month. As per the latest buzz, Khan’s upcoming action film ‘King’ could get a special promotional push alongside Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’. According to a report by Variety India, a promotional video for the Shah Rukh-starrer is expected to be screened during the theatrical run of the mythological epic in Indian theatres. “The promotional tie-up is expected to give King additional visibility among moviegoers, particularly as Ramayana is being positioned as one of the biggest theatrical releases this year,” a source told the portal. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.‘King’ is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on December 24, with reports that the makers are planning to unveil its teaser on November 2, to coincide with Shah Rukh’s birthday.
