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| Ramayana: Part 1 | |
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| Directed by | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Screenplay by | Shridhar Raghavan |
| Based on | Ramayana by sage Valmiki |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | est.₹835 crore[2][3] |
Ramayana: Part 1 is an upcoming Indian epic mythological film directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash under Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations respectively.[4][5][6] The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and features an ensemble cast, including Yash and Sai Pallavi making their Hindi film debuts, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Sunny Deol, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Ravi Dubey, Kunal Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh and Indira Krishnan. Made on a budget of ₹835 crore, it is set to be the most expensive Indian film to date.
Cast
[edit]- Ranbir Kapoor in dual role as Ram[7] and Parashurama[8]
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Kiara Sadh as young Sita[9]
- Yash as Ravan[10]
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman[11]
- Amitabh Bachchan as Jatayu[12]
- Arun Govil as Dasharath[13]
- Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi[13]
- Indira Krishnan as Kausalya[14]
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshman[15]
- Kunal Kapoor as Indra[16]
- Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha[17]
- Adinath Kothare as Bharat[18]
- Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara[19]
- Shishir Sharma as Vasishtha[20]
- Ajinkya Deo as Vishvamitra[21]
- Sonia Balani as Urmila[22]
- Nitish Sharma as Shatrughna
- Surabhi Das as Shrutakirti
- Vijay Sethupathi as Vibhishan
Production
[edit]The film’s principal photography commenced in April 2024.[23] The makers have invested heavily in visual effects and set design to bring the epic tale to life. The majority of the budget will be used for the CGI and post-production of the film. The film will reportedly be in post-production for 600 days.[24]
Soundtrack
[edit]The film's soundtrack is composed by A. R. Rahman alongside Hans Zimmer, marking Zimmer's debut in Indian cinema.[25]
Release
[edit]The film is slated for a theatrical release on Diwali in 2026, with the second part planned for release on Diwali in 2027.[26]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Yash on why he is co-producing Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: 'It's a subject that deeply resonates with me'". Hindustan Times. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana made on budget of around ₹835 crore; film to release in 2027: Report". Hindustan Times. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Ramayana to be the most expensive Indian film with Rs 835 crore budget: report". The Indian Express. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ Naman Ramachandran (11 April 2024). "'K.G.F.' Star Yash's Monster Mind, Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Team on 'Dangal' Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's Epic 'Ramayana' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "'Ramayana' set for grand release on Diwali 2026 and 2027, says Namit Malhotra". Deccan Herald. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Prime Focus Studios Announces 'Ramayana' Co-Production". Animation World Network. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Ranbir Kapoor is best choice for Lord Ram: Mukesh Chhabra on Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'". India Today. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ Mahima Pandey (9 September 2024). "Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor to portray two avatars of Lord Vishnu; Amitabh Bachchan roped in for THIS role". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: THIS Pandya Store child actor to play young Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana". PINKVILLA. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Yash confirms he is playing Ravan in Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Ramayana'; 'Toxic' set to get new release date". The Hindu. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Sunny Deol CONFIRMED As Hanuman In Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Ramayana; Details About Role Revealed". News18. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive: Ranbir Kapoor's double Vishnu avatar in Ramayana; Amitabh Bachchan to play Jatayu". https://www.peepingmoon.com/. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ a b "Arun Govil As Dashrath, Lara Dutta As Kaikeyi And More SPOTTED On Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Sets - Exclusive PICS". Zoom TV. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Indira Krishnan showers praise on 'Ramayan' co-star Ranbir Kapoor: 'I can't see another actor playing Ram'". Times of India. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Actor Arun Govil as Dashrath, Ravi Dubey is Lakshman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayan". India Today. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Kunal Kapoor to play Indra Dev in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'". Times of India. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Rakul Preet Singh in talks to come on board Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana; To play Shurpanakha". PINKVILLA. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "ETimes Exclusive! THIS actor comes on board for Nitesh Tiwari-Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana; to play Ram's beloved brother Bharat". The Times of India. 28 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Sheeba Chadha to play the role of Manthara in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana". The Times of India. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' co-star Shishir Sharma calls the film 'huge and larger-than-life'; spills the beans on his character Vasishtha". Times of India. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Ranbir Kapoor Smiles In New Photo From Ramayana Sets, Poses With 'Vishwamitra' | Check Here". News18. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "'The Kerala Story' actress Sonia Balani will play Urmila's character in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana- Exclusive!". The Times of India. 16 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Shoot Begins, FIRST Video of Grand Ayodhya Set Goes Viral". News18. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "'Ramayana': The Ranbir Kapoor starrer to take over 600 days in post-production? Here's what we know..." The Times of India. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana to mark Hans Zimmer's debut in Bollywood with AR Rahman: Report". Hindustan Times. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Ranbir Kapoor And Sai Pallavi's Ramayana Part 1 and 2 Get Official Release Dates". NDTV. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
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