Paramount
Pictures has come on board to exclusively distribute ‘Padmavati’ in
international markets outside of India. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali,
‘Padmavati’ stars Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji, Deepika Padukone in
the lead role of Rani Padmavati & Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh
and. The movie is slated to release worldwide on December 1, 2017. ‘Padmavati’
recounts the tale of Rani Padmavati – the legendary Mewar queen known as much
for her beauty and intelligence as she was for her courage, her husband
Maharawal Ratan Singh – a glorious Rajput ruler and a warrior king who fought
till his dying breath to defend his kingdom and his wife’s honor and Sultan
Alauddin Khilji – an ambitious and obsessive invader, who left no stone
unturned in his pursuit of Padmavati. Sanjay Leela Bhansali became the first
Indian to direct an opera in Paris and Rome with ‘Padmavati’. The opera made
its debut at the 51st Spoleto festival, and
will now be retold in the form of a visual cinematic extravaganza. Steeped
in India's rich and vibrant culture, adorned with classical folk music and
paying tribute to a glorious era, the trailer of ‘Padmavati’ has given
audiences a glimpse of the magnanimity of the film, leaving
the audience awestruck and garnering unprecedented views across social media
platforms for a Bollywood movie trailer.
Elated
on the announcement, Ajit Andhare – COO, Viacom18 Motion Pictures, said “I am very proud to
announce that Paramount Pictures will lead the international release of our
epic film ‘Padmavati’. This is a first ever such collaboration with Paramount
Pictures releasing a Viacom18
Hindi feature across international markets. We are breaking new ground with
Padmavati, its marketing and release strategy. With Paramount coming on board,
we will take the film to a whole new level globally”.
Commenting
on the association, Megan Colligan – Spokesperson Paramount Pictures, said, “We
are thrilled to be partnering with Viacom18
Motion Pictures on this exciting new release. Padmavati, has all the makings of
a hit film and we are excited to bring Sanjay’s incredible vision to audiences
across the international market place.”
Making
headlines since the announcement, a spellbinding tale from master craftsman
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Padmavati has become the most anticipated Indian film of
2017.
‘Padmavati’
– A Viacom18 Motion Pictures and
Sanjay Leela Bhansali production, releases in India on December 1, 2017 and
will be exclusively distributed internationally by Paramount Pictures
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