Paramount Pictures to distribute Padmavati in overseas markets

Paramount Pictures has come on board to exclusively to distribute Padmavati for international markets. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film stars Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji, Deepika Padukone in the lead role of Rani Padmini & Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and. The movie is slated to release worldwide on December 1, 2017.

The film recounts the tale of Rani Padmini – 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.

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.”

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”.

Making headlines since the announcement, a spellbinding tale from master craftsman Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Padmavati has become the most anticipated Indian film of 2017.

The historic drama will hit the screens on December 1, 2017.