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Bollywood 'Ramayana' film pre‑release deals, record budget

Overview

In early July, Dharma Productions secured a ₹250 crore distribution agreement for the two-part epic *Ramayana*, followed by a ₹75 crore music-rights sale to T-Series, bringing total pre-release earnings to approximately ₹325 crore.

On 29 July, the studio revealed a combined budget exceeding 4,000 crore rupees (≈ $480 million), marking it as the most expensive film in Indian cinematic history. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, the project is overseen by visual-effects veteran Namit Malhotra of DNEG. A four-minute-nine-second trailer showcased extensive visual effects, highlighting the ambition to set new box-office records. The film is planned as a two-part release, with Part 1 slated for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 for Diwali 2027.

On 16 August 2026, actor and co-producer Yash clarified the financial scale of the project during an appearance on the program *Aap Ki Adalat*. He explained that the reported ₹4,000 crore budget encompasses the production of both films, their worldwide release, and promotional costs. Yash noted that this model follows Hollywood standards, aiming to establish Indian cinema as a “global soft power.” The cast also includes Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.

On 19 August 2026, further details emerged regarding the production scale, with reports indicating combined production and global marketing costs could reach approximately $418 million. The adaptation, rooted in the ancient poem by Valmiki, features Sai Pallavi as Sita and a musical score by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. Sony Pictures is signed on as the international distributor to support the project’s goal of appealing to both Eastern and Western audiences.

Entities

Nitesh Tiwari · Namit Malhotra · Ranbir Kapoor · DNEG · Sony Pictures

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The ₹4,000 crore budget for the Ramayana film covers both parts, including release and promotional expenses.
[● 3 SOURCES] Yash views cinema as a form of soft power and aims to position Indian cinema as a global entity.
[● 3 SOURCES] Nitesh Tiwari is the director of the Ramayana film.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ramayana film is a two-part epic.
[● 3 SOURCES] Ranbir Kapoor is cast as Lord Rama in the film.
[● 3 SOURCES] The first part of the Ramayana adaptation is scheduled for a global release in November during the Diwali festival.
[● 3 SOURCES] The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana.
[● 3 SOURCES] The musical score is composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
[● 3 SOURCES] The production is a two-part film adaptation.
[● 2 SOURCES] Sunny Deol is cast as Lord Hanuman in the film.
[● 2 SOURCES] The first part of Ramayana is scheduled for release on November 8.
[● 2 SOURCES] Yash plays the role of Ravana in the film.

Timeline

24 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Ramayana epic film aims for global scale with unprecedented budget
A high-budget, two-part film adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana is set for a global release this November, featuring stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash with a massive combined budget exceeding $400 million.
27 days ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
Yash clarifies ₹4,000 crore budget for Ramayana epic
Actor Yash clarified that the ₹4,000 crore budget for the two-part Ramayana epic includes production, release, and promotion for both films to target a global audience.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Ramayana epic film sets record with $500 million budget
India's most expensive film project, the epic
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Ramayana two-part epic announces record-breaking $480 million budget
India's upcoming two‑part fantasy epic 'Ramayana' opens with a $480 million budget, boasts a 4‑minute trailer, and is produced by DNEG’s Namit Malhotra, targeting record box‑office success.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Ramayana film music rights sold for ₹75 crore to T-Series
Bollywood’s *Ramayana* sold music rights for both parts to T‑Series for ₹75 crore, adding to pre‑release earnings of about ₹325 crore; film releases in 2026‑27.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Dharma Productions Secures ₹250 Crore Distribution Deal for Ramayana Film
Dharma Productions bought India theatrical rights for “Ramayana: Part 1” for Rs 250 crore, one of Bollywood’s biggest deals, with a Diwali‑2026 release.

Sources

boxofficeworldwide.com · cinemaniaci.it · data.gov.uk · ecranlarge.com · english.alsiasi.com · equiposytalento.com · erzsebetter.hu · gamek.vn · hindi.asianetnews.com · indiaweekly.biz · mediaindonesia.com · moving.co.nz · news18.com · newsbytesapp.com · nrkbeta.no · sentinelassam.com · timesnowhindi.com · timesnownews.com · tyden.cz

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