Epic Bet Pays Off: Ranbir Kapoor Invests Rs 15 Crore in Ramayana Studio as Stock Soars 90%

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has invested Rs 15 crore in Prime Focus Studios, the production house behind the upcoming epic Ramayana, as its stock rallies over 90 percent since April. The investment follows the release of the film’s teaser, which triggered a surge in market sentiment and valuation.

Key Highlights From the Investment and Market Rally

- Kapoor acquired 12.5 lakh shares at Rs 120 each through a preferential equity allotment  
- Prime Focus shares jumped from Rs 85 in April to Rs 163.1 by July 10, peaking at Rs 175.7 after the teaser launch  
- The company’s market cap rose from Rs 4,638 crore to Rs 5,641 crore within two days of the teaser release  
- Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana will be released in two parts—Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027  
- The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, with Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey in supporting roles  
- Music legends A R Rahman and Hans Zimmer are collaborating on the score, adding global appeal  

Strategic Context and Studio Profile

- Prime Focus, founded by Namit Malhotra, owns DNEG, a VFX studio with eight Academy Awards to its credit  
- The teaser’s viral success and Kapoor’s investment have positioned Ramayana as one of India’s most anticipated cinematic ventures  
- Yash is also a co-producer, further boosting investor confidence in the project’s scale and execution  

Outlook

With Kapoor’s backing and global talent onboard, Ramayana is shaping up to be a landmark production—both artistically and financially.

Sources: Economic Times, Hindustan Times, News18, Times Now, DNA India, Prime Focus Ltd regulatory filings, BSE India