US EditionNitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ is India’s most expensive film ever, budget crosses Rs 4,000 crore
INDIA, JUL 15 – The Rs 4,000 crore budget places Ramayana among the world’s largest productions with advanced VFX, AI dubbing, and a star-studded cast across two parts.
- Producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari are making Ramayana, a two-part Indian epic film with the first part releasing at Diwali 2026 and the second in 2027.
- The film’s production, driven by a desire to honour India’s cultural heritage, has a combined budget nearing $500 million, or over Rs 4000 crore, making it India’s most expensive film.
- The film Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Ram, with Yash portraying Ravana and Sai Pallavi playing Sita. It showcases extensive visual effects created by Prime Focus and features an original music score composed by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
- Malhotra highlighted that the project is an unprecedented cinematic undertaking aimed at showcasing a monumental narrative of cultural importance, stressing that the motivation behind it is rooted in heritage rather than financial gain.
- Although the film involves substantial investment, the team emphasizes cost-efficiency compared to major Hollywood projects and incorporates AI dubbing technology to provide a smooth regional language experience, targeting a worldwide audience with a grand IMAX release.
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Ramayana producer reveals its budget is much, much more than Rs 1600 crore, surpasses Superman, Wakanda Forever; it was made for Rs …
Scheduled to be released in two parts, the first installment of Ramayana will hit theatres during Diwali 2026, and Part Two is slated for 2027.
Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor-Yash-Sai Pallavi starrer becomes India's costliest film at Rs 4000 crore; expensive than Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman
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Ramayana's budget: Not Rs 1600 crore, Ranbir's film is Rs 4000 crore epic in 2 parts
Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana' is set to become India’s most expensive film ever, with a budget crossing Rs 4000 crore for both parts. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, the film promises a grand cinematic experience with world-class VFX, AI dubbing, and music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
Bollywood: The budget of ‘Ramayana’ of Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’, the most expensive so far, will be seen in two parts, a grand story will be seen in two parts
News India Live, Digital Desk: If there is the most discussion about a project in Bollywood at this time, it is Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’. New information has been revealed about the budget of this much awaited film, which has shocked everyone. Earlier it was estimated that it will be built for Rs 1600 crore, but now it is being told that the total budget of this grand saga based on Lord Ram’s life will be Rs 4000 crore. The main reason for thi…
Ramayana set to become biggest indian movie ever with $500M budget
Producer Namit Malhotra is gearing up to revolutionize Indian cinema with his upcoming magnum opus, Ramayana. The two-part epic stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and features a stellar ensemble including Yash, Amitabh Bachchan, Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol. What’s turning heads globally is its staggering budget—$500 million (approximately ₹4000 crore)—making it the most expensive Indian film ever made.Malhotra, CEO of Prime Focus and the visual eff…
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