Speculation on the global distribution of directors Nitesh Tiwarithe next epicRamayana‘ has gained new momentum after India’s Consul General in Los Angeles, Dr KJ Srinivasa, addressed reports about the film during a talk at the Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles.The controversy arose after digital creator Sabeen Faheem shared a video of their interaction on social media. Alongside the clip, he wrote, “It’s time for Indian cinema to get respect all over the world!” He further added, “This year we talked about the impact of Indian cinema. We also talked about the importance of South American media and how we can be THE BRIDGE to better understanding and respect.”During the conversation, Dr. Srinivasa explained the growing international interest in Indian cinema and recalled the response to ‘Ramayana’ at CinemaCon earlier this year. He shared, “What we found is that there is already a clientele for Indian films, but there is a lack of education about what India stands for and what India can do. I think this is where we need the help of media like you, to educate people on both sides of the continent’s borders. Indian films have always had a global impact, and this time we are formalizing our relationship with Hollywood.” Speaking about the industry’s interest in ‘Ramayana’ at the event, he added: “At Cinema Con, I realized that this is something that attracts Hollywood producers to have the opportunity to meet people who actually came to see how to promote Ramayana. There were people, producers, advertisers, but at the same time, people from all over the world, famous directors like James Cameron.”When asked specifically about the rumors that Warner Bros. Pictures could distribute Ramayana internationally, Dr. Srinivasa said, “Not really, because you know, they don’t want to . . .”While there has been no official announcement from the filmmakers or Warner Bros. As for the film’s international distribution, industry chatter has continued ever since “Ramayana” emerged at CinemaCon, which also hosted several high-grossing films like “Avengers: Doomsday,” “The Odyssey” and “Dune: Part 3,” among many others.Stars of ‘Ramayana’ Ranbir Kapoor like Lord Rama, Yash like Ravana and Sai Pallavi like Sita The film also features music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. The first glimpse of the film that was released earlier this year has already created quite a buzz, and fans are eagerly awaiting more updates on its trailer and other promotional assets that are rumored to be released this month. Buzz is that the film will also release exclusive content at ComicCon, which takes place July 23-26.