Who Is Namit Malhotra, The Brain Behind Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana?
When the teaser of Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana was finally released on Thursday, it left everyone super excited for the movie. The three-minute-long first glimpse of the Nitesh Tiwari directorial has been getting immense love from the audience and is getting praised for its brilliant VFX and music. However, do you know who is Namit Malhotra, the producer and the brain behind this movie? Let's find out:
Who Is Namit Malhotra, The Brain Behind Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana?
Namit Malhotra is an Indian film producer and visual‑effects pioneer. He is also the founder of Prime Focus – which is known for its visual effects, animation and production. Malhotra founded this company from his father's garage in Mumbai in the mid‑1990s. He later merged it with Video Workshop to revolutionise VFX in Bollywood.
Namit also collaborated with London's Double Negative to form DNEG, where, as CEO, he led the company to win eight Oscars in Best Visual Effects for films like Inception (2011) and Dune: Part Two (2025), among others.
Malhotra, now collaborating with Ranbir Kapoor and Yash on Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, is utilising his Oscar-winning artistic and technical expertise to bring this epic tale to life with state-of-the-art VFX on an unprecedented scale.
What Did Namit Malhotra Say During The Ramayana Teaser Launch?
Addressing the media in Mumbai, Namit Malhotra talked about the Ramayana movie and said, 'This is a cultural movement for every Indian around the world. With Ramayana, we're not just retelling history; we're introducing our legacy to the world. Bringing together the finest global talent allows us to tell this story with authenticity, emotion, and state-of-the-art cinematic innovation. We've seen Ramayana portrayed before — but this version reimagines its landscapes, creatures, and battles with the scale and splendour they deserve. As Indians, this is our truth. Now, it will be our gift to the world."
Talking about the Ramayana teaser, it starts from the roots – the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva who rule the world. With striking animation, the video then introduces characters from Ramayana – Lord Rama played by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
Ramayana will be released worldwide: Part 1 on Diwali 2026 and Part 2 on Diwali 2027.
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