Ramayana’s ₹4,000 Crore Budget Sets New Benchmark in Indian Cinema

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Epic Scale, Global Vision

Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological saga Ramayana is officially India’s most expensive film ever, with a staggering ₹4,000 crore budget spread across two parts. Produced by Namit Malhotra of Prime Focus, the film aims to deliver a cinematic experience on par with global blockbusters like Avengers and Avatar.

Key highlights:

The budget, previously speculated at ₹1,600 crore, has now been confirmed to be nearly $500 million
Ramayana will feature cuttingedge VFX, AIpowered dubbing for seamless multilingual viewing, and music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman
The cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as Sita, with Sunny Deol, Vikrant Massey, and others in key roles
The first part is slated for Diwali 2026, followed by the second in 2027
Motion posters released this week have already sparked massive online buzz

Cultural Pride Meets Technological Might

Malhotra describes the film as a tribute to India’s foundational ethos, aiming to present the Ramayana in its grandest form to global audiences. The project has been in development for over seven years and is being mounted for IMAXscale viewing.

Industry Impact

Ramayana’s budget surpasses Hollywood titles like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Jurassic World Rebirth. It’s expected to redefine Indian filmmaking standards and open new doors for cultural storytelling on a global stage.

Sources: India Today, MidDay, Indian Express, Masala!, ABP Live.