# India's **Ramayana** Dubbed the **Lord of the Rings** of Bollywood: Producer Namit Malhotra Reveals Epic Scale Matching Avatar and Gladiator Imagine a film so massive it rivals *Lord of the Rings*, *Avatar*, and *Gladiator*—that's the bold vision producer **Namit Malhotra** has for the upcoming **Ramayana**, India's grandest cinematic spectacle yet.[1][2][3] This two-part live-action epic, directed by National Award-winner **Nitesh Tiwari**, reimagines the timeless Hindu legend with breathtaking ambition. Produced by Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with Yash's Monster Mind Creations and eight-time Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG, it's filmed for **IMAX** and crafted for global audiences. Part 1 hits theaters during Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 in 2027.[1][3][5] At the heart of the story is a stellar cast bringing iconic characters to life: **Ranbir Kapoor** as Lord Rama, **Sai Pallavi** as Sita, **Yash** (the Rocking Star) as Ravana, **Sunny Deol** as Hanuman, and **Ravie Dubey** as Lakshman.[1][2][4] Malhotra, speaking at the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026, emphasized that *Ramayana* matches Hollywood's biggest blockbusters in budget, technology, and visual effects. "We have everything that the biggest Hollywood spectacles have," he declared, positioning it as India's proud cultural gift to the world.[2][3] What makes this project truly revolutionary? Malhotra highlights its roots in India's rich heritage, enhanced by cutting-edge VFX and a reported budget of ₹835 crore—making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever.[3][5] The recent title-reveal video offered a tantalizing glimpse of its magnificent world, powerful music, and immersive storytelling, already sparking global buzz.[3][4]
*A glimpse into the mythical world of Ramayana – Image from Unsplash*
Citations
1.https://www.primefocus.com/pflnews/the-prime-focus-group-unveils-the-first-chapter-of-namit-malhotras-cinematic-vision-for-ramayana/
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/we-have-everything-that-the-biggest-hollywood-spectacles-have-says-producer-namit-malhotra-on-ranbir-kapoor-sai-pallavi-starrer-ramayana/articleshow/128306769.cms
3.https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood/ramayana-2026-producer-namit-malhotra-reveals-how-the-epic-film-got-a-foothold-in-hollywood/
4.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/movie-promos/rama-namit-malhotras-ramayana-nitesh-tiwari-ranbir-kapoor-yash-hans-zimmer-a-r-rahman/
5.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/who-is-namit-malhotra-producer-of-ranbir-kapoor-and-yashs-ramayana-prime-focus-studios-dneg-oscars-vfx-nitesh-tiwari-101751539610464.html
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70HVSsCdZ3Q
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