
Producer Confirms Record-Breaking Budget
Director Nitesh Tiwari of Bollywood is developing a new movie called 'Ramayana'. The venture is being produced on a big scale. Producer Namit Malhotra recently confirmed its official budget officially.
He declared that 'Ramayana' will be produced with ₹4,000 crores. It is the costliest Indian film ever made. His announcement soon went viral on social media.
Producer Shares Vision and Planning
In a recent interview, Namit stated that no Indian film had ever used such an enormous budget. He told us that the team has been developing this movie for seven years. In his view, the production started before COVID, and some did not believe the idea at the time.
Namit also mentioned that the movie will be produced in two parts, both part of the ₹4,000 crore budget. He mentioned that their aim is to create a film that the whole world will view and appreciate. He feels that the budget is still lower than a majority of Hollywood movies.
"Even if generations change, Ramayana remains a timeless epic," he said.
He also added that he feels let down when global audiences criticize Indian cinema. He wants to do away with that perception around the world through 'Ramayana'.
Past Budget Rumors Cleared
There have been a number of rumors regarding the budget of the film. Previously, there were reports that the film would be ₹835 crores. However, others mentioned it was going to be ₹1,600 crores—₹900 crores for Part 1 and ₹700 crores for Part 2. However, Namit has now confirmed the figure of ₹4,000 crore officially.
Cast and Release Details
The movie has a number of leading actors:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Yash as Ravana
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi
- Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha
The first half of Ramayana is releasing on Diwali 2026 and the second half to follow in Diwali 2027.