Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film Ramayana is one of the most talked-about projects in recent times, with a staggering combined budget of ₹4,000 crore ($500 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever produced.
The film marks the iconic collaboration of two legends — composers AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, the two-time Academy Award-winning German composer.
Speaking to Faridoon Shahryar, Rahman said, 'I think it's an epic collaboration. That too, to do a film which is our own, from our country and culture. Bringing him as almost like an ambassador to the world, to non-Indians. His name is going to make many people watch the movie definitely.'
Rahman admitted that Zimmer has set a benchmark while inspiring generations of musicians and called working with him 'a great honour.'
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, while Ravi Dubey plays the role of Lakshman, Sunny Deol essays Hanuman, Lara Dutta plays Queen Kaikeyi, Arun Govil portrays Dasharath, and Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and will release in two parts, with its first instalment set to hit theatres on Diwali 2026, and Ramayana Part 2 releasing on Diwali 2027.
