# Ramayana becomes first Indian film to release in ScreenX worldwide

2026-08-18T12:22:05+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets (3 source reports)

Bollywood Hungama reports that Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, will be the first Indian film to release in the ScreenX format worldwide. The film has partnered with CJ 4DPLEX for a global rollout across over 1,200 ScreenX and 4DX auditoriums during Diwali 2026. The ScreenX format expands selected sequences onto side walls for a 270-degree view, while 4DX adds motion seating and environmental effects like wind and scent. According to Bollywood Hungama, producer Namit Malhotra said the film was "designed as a global cinematic experience" and that the collaboration with CJ 4DPLEX matches its "scope and vision." CJ 4DPLEX CEO Jun Bang called the film "an epic, event-level spectacle." The second part is scheduled for a Diwali 2027 release.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources report the same facts without disagreement: Ramayana: Part 1 will be the first Indian film in ScreenX, with a global release during Diwali 2026 across over 1,200 premium auditoriums. Bollywood Hungama's two articles provide the most detail, including quotes from Namit Malhotra and CJ 4DPLEX executives, framing the deal as a milestone for Indian cinema and positioning the film as a global event. 123Telugu's shorter report is a neutral summary of the announcement. None of the sources adopt a critical or sensationalist tone, all present the news as a straightforward industry development. The measured takeaway is that this premium-format deal signals growing investment in theatrical spectacle for Indian films, but actual box-office performance will determine if such scale translates to audience demand.

## Coverage

Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
- bollywoodhungama.com (neutral report) <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ramayana-to-become-first-indian-film-to-release-in-screenx-format-worldwide/>
  Straight industry news with technical details and no editorial slant.
- bollywoodhungama.com (2) (neutral report) <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-namit-malhotra-on-taking-ramayana-to-screenx-and-4dx-our-collaboration-with-cj-4dplex-enables-us-to-bring-this-iconic-film-in-innovative-formats-that-match-its-scope-and-vision/>
  Exclusive quotes from executives presented as business news, no critical framing.
- 123telugu.com (neutral report) <https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ramayana-first-indian-film-to-achieve-this-technological-feat-prp.html>
  Brief factual summary of the announcement with no opinion.

This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources. Last updated 2026-08-19T13:02:09+00:00.

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