The much-anticipated cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, is set to take Indian cinema to unprecedented heights. Slated for release in two parts—on Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027—this ambitious epic is not just a film, but a monumental global project designed to retell the ancient Indian epic with cutting-edge storytelling, music, and visual effects.
💸 India’s Most Expensive Film Franchise
Backed by a record-breaking ₹1600 crore budget, Ramayana is officially the most expensive film project in Indian history. The first installment is pegged at ₹900 crore, with ₹700 crore earmarked for the sequel. According to sources, most of the asset-building, set creation, and character design has been front-loaded in Part 1, allowing the sequel to focus primarily on action sequences using the same cinematic assets.
🌍 Global Vision with World-Class Production
The project is a collaboration between Namit Malhotra’s DNEG, Prime Focus Studios, and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, and is being treated as a unified cinematic universe, rather than two separate films. The filmmakers aim to position India as a global storytelling powerhouse, and are reportedly in talks with a major Hollywood studio to secure global distribution rights.
🎵 Musical Dream Team: Zimmer Meets Rahman
In an unprecedented move, the musical duties are being shared by two industry legends: Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. The duo will craft both the soundtrack and background score, bringing together Western orchestration and Indian classical richness for a global musical experience that matches the film’s scale.
🌟 Star-Studded Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
- Sai Pallavi as Mata Sita
- Yash as Ravana
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Kajal Aggarwal, Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta, and Arun Govil (who famously played Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s TV series) will also appear in key roles.
🎬 First Look & Buzz
An announcement video showcasing glimpses of the film’s world-building, costume design, and VFX was recently released, sparking massive online buzz. The footage revealed an epic scale, intricate sets, and mythological authenticity—signaling a new benchmark for Indian mythological cinema.
🕉️ Why This Matters
Ramayana isn’t just a film—it’s a cultural milestone, aiming to bring one of India’s greatest stories to a global audience with the polish of Hollywood-style production, while remaining rooted in Indian ethos. With the backing of massive studios, iconic actors, and world-renowned composers, Ramayana promises to redefine mythological storytelling for a new generation.
