Over the past year and a half, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has been one of the most talked-about projects in Indian cinema. This ambitious film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, is set to redefine Bollywood with its staggering budget of $100 million (Rs. 835 crores), making it the costliest Indian film ever. Media reports, including those from Bollywood Hungama, said on Tuesday that sources close to the project have confirmed that Ramayana: Part One has been allotted this enormous budget. “Ramayana is not just a film but an emotion. The makers are leaving no stone unturned to make it a global spectacle.”
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Namit Malhotra, who is known for his global experience in the film industry, is heavily involved in ensuring that Ramayana meets the highest standards of visual excellence. “The $100 million [Rs. 835 crore] budget is only for Ramayana: Part One. The plan is to expand further as the franchise grows,” the source added. “The goal is to provide audiences with a visual treat, with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram.”
Ranbir Kapoor previous high-budget film, Brahmastra, was made on a budget of Rs. 450 crores and was the most expensive Hindi film at the time of its release in 2022. With Ramayana, Kapoor is set to surpass not only his own record but also set new benchmarks for the entire Hindi film industry. “The film requires 600 days of post-production work, which speaks volumes about the investment needed to create some of the most original visuals ever seen. The aim is to elevate Indian cinema to a global level,” the source explained.
Ramayana will also feature KGF star Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, adding to the film’s star-studded cast.
The news of Ramayana’s massive budget and grand scale has sparked a variety of reactions on social media.
On Reddit, one user commented, “It is risk management. Ramayana is one of those stories that is guaranteed to work even if the movie is average. Adipurush is arguably the worst rendition of Ramayana and it made 354 crores at the box office. If it was any other story, it would have made less than 100 crores. Indians are very religious.”
Another user expressed a desire for more diverse adaptations: “Let’s wait and see what comes out. And yes, I also think we need to see adaptations of other stories too—perhaps this Ramayana will inspire a whole franchise based on Hindu scriptures.”
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As excitement builds, the film industry and audiences alike are eager to see how this monumental project will unfold and whether it will truly set a new standard for Indian cinema on the global stage.
