Cinema VinesAt San Diego Comic-Con 2026, fans of the upcoming Ramayana film starring Ranbir Kapoor were treated to a memorable surprise when a video of a fan unboxing a unique gift from the production team went viral. The clip, which shows a woman opening a pink presentation box adorned with a lotus design, revealed a gold‑coloured shankha, or conch shell, along with a heartfelt note from the creators.
The fan, who began the video with, “Let’s unbox this gift that I got at the special preview event of Ramayana,” described the shankha as “the call of Dharma.” She highlighted the shell’s ornate craftsmanship, noting the fine details that made it a striking piece of Indian heritage. The accompanying card explained that the shankha “harmonises our energy and emits a sound that transcends the universe, heralding a new beginning,” and tied the gift to the film’s release on Diwali, celebrating Lord Rama’s timeless journey.
During the SDCC presentation, the Ramayana team emphasized the significance of bringing the epic to a global audience. Namit Malhotra, the film’s producer, posted a message on July 24 that the trailer launch in India had been postponed due to student protests, but the film would premiere worldwide later. He wrote, “In over 100 years of Indian cinema this will become a moment of great pride where Ramayana will be shown to the entire world like any major global Hollywood film.”
Malhotra also thanked fans and believers for their support, stating, “The youth of our country are our future, let’s all do the be.” The partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, announced during the event, underlines the project’s ambition to showcase Indian culture and stories to a worldwide audience with renewed pride and enthusiasm.
