Ramayana Set to Become India’s Most Expensive Film Ever with a ₹4000 Crore Budget

Producer Namit Malhotra reveals the epic scale of Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part Ramayana, calling it “the largest film in the world” with a global vision and an iconic cast.

In an era where Indian cinema is reaching global frontiers, Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is aiming to rewrite the rulebook—not just in storytelling, but also in scale. The much-anticipated mythological epic has been making headlines for its grandeur, VFX-heavy world-building, and star-studded ensemble. Now, producer Namit Malhotra has finally addressed the long-running speculations about the film’s jaw-dropping budget.

In a candid conversation on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, Malhotra revealed that the combined budget for Ramayana Part 1 and Part 2 exceeds ₹4000 crore, which is approximately $500 million. “Everybody thought I’m a lunatic,” he admitted. “No Indian film comes even close. But I genuinely believe this is the greatest story ever told, and it deserves to be presented at the highest level possible.”

Malhotra, who is also the global CEO of Prime Focus and the chairman of DNEG, one of the world’s top VFX companies, added that Ramayana is not just his dream project—it’s his legacy. “We’re making the largest film in the world for the greatest epic that humanity has ever known,” he said.

Despite the massive numbers, Malhotra believes the film is still economical when compared to big-budget Hollywood productions. “I still think it’s cheaper than some of the big Hollywood films. So in essence, we’re making something bigger at a lower cost. For me, it’s not about the money—it’s about doing justice to the story.”

The two-part film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The casting, while already impressive, is only one part of the cinematic marvel that’s in the making.

Adding to the international appeal, the background score is being composed by legendary musicians Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, a collaboration that has never been seen before in Indian cinema. The producers are reportedly in talks with a major Hollywood studio for global distribution, further indicating the film’s massive worldwide ambitions.

With Ramayana, Nitesh Tiwari—known for Dangal and Chhichhore—is not just directing a film; he’s attempting to craft a cinematic legacy that could set a new benchmark for Indian storytelling on a global scale.

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