‘Ramayana’ is now the most expensive Indian film in history: Learn the jaw-dropping budget of Ranbir Kapoor-Yash-starrer.
Producer Namit Malhotra is embarking on a monumental cinematic journey, financing a two-part Ramayana adaptation with a staggering $500 million budget.
This surpasses the budgets of previous record-holding Indian films, including the combined costs of Adipurush (₹550 crore), RRR (₹500 crore), and Kalki 2898 AD (₹600 crore). Even compared to two-part productions like Baahubali, which cost ₹430 crore, Ramayana’s budget is significantly higher.
Starring Ranbir Kapoor and other Bollywood luminaries, the film aims to redefine Indian storytelling on a global scale.
Namit Malhotra, an influential producer and visionary CEO of Prime Focus, is currently steering what could become the most transformative project in Indian film history—a grand, two-part reimagining of Ramayana. With Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor cast as Lord Ram and a powerful ensemble featuring industry giants like Yash, Amitabh Bachchan, Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol, this retelling is poised to push the boundaries of scale, ambition, and technology in Indian cinema.
However, what’s truly making headlines around the world is its astonishing production cost: an unprecedented $500 million, or roughly Rs 4000 crore—positioning it as the most expensive Indian film ever produced.
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Malhotra’s endeavor isn’t backed by outside investors or major studios—the producer himself is fully financing the project. In his candid conversation with content creator Prakhar Gupta, he revealed that the idea, once considered outrageous and unrealistic, has evolved into a full-blown mission. When the concept was conceived nearly six to seven years ago, just after the pandemic, many industry insiders doubted the feasibility of such a colossal project. At that time, no Indian film had ever dared to dream this big in terms of budget and scope.
The movie is planned for a two-part release, with the first installment slated for Diwali 2026 and the second for Diwali 2027.
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‘Ramayana’ is now the most expensive Indian film in history: Learn the jaw-dropping budget of Ranbir Kapoor-Yash-starrer.
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