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Yash clarifies the ₹4000 crore budget for Ramayana, says it runs on Hollywood math: 'Revenue is global too'
Yash said the reported ₹4,000-crore figure covers promotion and a Hollywood release for the two-part Ramayana, which is being mounted as a global production.
During his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, Pan-India star Yash clarified that the reported ₹4,000 crore budget for Ramayana covers both films, including promotional expenses and global release plans rather than production costs alone.
Yash explained the investment follows a global strategy inspired by Hollywood's financial model, where substantial spending on worldwide distribution and marketing is essential for international competition.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the two-part epic features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, alongside several other prominent actors.
Ramayana Part One is scheduled for worldwide release on November 6, 2026, with an Indian release on November 8, 2026, while the second part arrives Diwali 2027.
Describing cinema as 'soft power,' Yash stated that Ramayana and his upcoming film Toxic are deliberate attempts to position Indian films as global projects.
Namit Malhotra's two-part Ramayan is reportedly worth ₹4,000 crore (approximately $40 billion), more than six times the budget of any Indian film ever made. Yash has now clarified the matter.