Exciting Details About Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's Epic Film 'Ramayana'
Overview of 'Ramayana: The Introduction'
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's upcoming film, Ramayana: The Introduction, is shaping up to be a monumental cinematic event. The title announcement video, crafted by director Nitesh Tiwari, has captivated audiences with its intricate details. In just four days, the team will unveil a special video titled ‘Rama Glimpse’ in honor of Hanuman Jayanti. Reports suggest that this video will showcase Sunny Deol as Hanuman, the devoted ally of Lord Rama, and may also reveal Ranbir's portrayal of the revered character. Early predictions indicate that the 'Rama Glimpse' will be visually stunning and emotionally resonant, set to release on April 2. Let's delve into the cast, release date, budget, and other intriguing details about Ramayana.
Cast of 'Ramayana'
Cast of 'Ramayana'
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana features a star-studded cast, including:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Yash as Ravana
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshman
- Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi
- Arun Govil as Dashrath
- Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari
- Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha
- Indira Krishnan as Kaushalya
- Amitabh Bachchan as Jatayu / Narrator
- Adinath Kothare as Bharat
- Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara
- Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva
- Kunal Kapoor as Indra
- Ajinkya Deo as Vishwamitra
- Sonia Balani as Urmila
- Suhail Nayyar as Sugriva
Budget and Release Date
Budget of 'Ramayana'
The film is planned as a two-part series, with the first installment set to debut during Diwali this year and the second part scheduled for a 2027 release. Co-producer Namit Malhotra has disclosed that the total budget for both films is estimated to be around $500 million, approximately Rs 4,000 crore.
Release Date
Ramayana is slated for a global release on Diwali 2026. Ranbir Kapoor recently shared that this date coincides with his daughter Raha Kapoor's third birthday, celebrated on November 6.
Highest-Paid Actor and Shooting Locations
Highest-Paid Actor
Reports indicate that Ranbir Kapoor is the highest-paid actor in Ramayana, earning around Rs 150 crore for his role (Rs 75 crore for each part). Yash, who is also a co-producer, is said to have charged Rs 100 crore, which breaks down to Rs 50 crore for each part.
Shooting Locations
The majority of Ramayana was filmed in a specially designed studio in Mumbai, where elaborate sets were constructed to depict significant events. Given the extensive use of VFX, studios equipped with chroma screens were utilized. Additionally, some scenes were shot in London. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the film also marks the debut of Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, who is collaborating with A.R. Rahman on the soundtrack.