RAMAYANA: PART 1
August 5, 2025
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Cinema The King: Ramayana: Part 1
The Source & The Cast
Director: Nitesh Tiwari (famous for Dangal) leads the massive international project.
Production: a collaboration between Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios (known for DNEG) and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, in association with Atlas Entertainment from the US.
Cast:
Ranbir Kapoor as Rama,
Sai Pallavi as Sita,
Yash as Ravana,
Sunny Deol as Hanuman,
and many veteran faces like Ravi Dubey (Lakshman), Lara Dutta, Arun Govil,…
Release Schedule & Scale
Theatrical release date: Diwali – November 2026 for part 1, followed by part 2 in Diwali 2027.
Notable: It is a film with a huge budget, from ₹835 crore to even ₹4,000 crore (~$500 million), becoming the most expensive film project in Indian history. The project is fully funded by the main producer Namit Malhotra and his associates.
Technology & Cinematography: Using up to 86 specialized cameras, applying VFX technology that appeared in the movie Interstellar. IMAX-compatible shooting
Music & Visuals
The music was composed by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer — their first collaboration on a Bollywood project.
The visuals in the poster trailer are rich in historical imagery, incorporating mythological elements: an arrow of light against a fiery sky (image 1), scenes of the main characters (images 2, 3) and grand, religious scenes (image 4).
Opening Legend – Content & Trailer
Part 1 Plot
The film will recreate the early stages of the Ramayana epic:
From the glorious Ayodhya, the marriage between Rama and Sita,
To the wandering journey in the forest (Vanavasa),
The first milestones reveal the conflict, leading to the confrontation between Rama and Ravana in the future ending.
Trailer & Attraction
The official trailer leans towards the epic cinematic tone: Rama answering Ravana’s challenge, the reverberating background music, the grandiose visual effects.
Yash, in particular, as Ravana, displays a fierce yet deeply emotional presence. Actor Raj B Shetty once commented that the audience seemed to “defend Ravana” for the first time.
Meaning & Expectations
Cultural and technological vision: The film hopes to elevate the Ramayana epic on the global cinema map, while respecting Indian culture while applying modern visual effects like Hollywood
A sensation from the first poster: The initial poster and trailer alone have generated an imaginary revenue of over ₹1,000 crore thanks to media and investment expectations.
Conclusion
Ramayana: Part 1 is a strong start to an ambitious epic cinematic journey from director Nitesh Tiwari and a top-notch production team. With a stellar cast, top-notch music, and cutting-edge technical chops — the film promises to become a new icon of Indian cinema, making a global impact and bringing the classic legend back to the big screen in its most epic form ever.