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First Post
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Ramayana: A grand three-minute glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, 'KGF' star Yash's magnum opus out tomorrow
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana Part 1 is slated for release on Diwali 2026, and the second part on Diwali 2027. read more Namit Malhotra's upcoming Ramayana is the biggest film ever made. While the film has been generating immense buzz ever since its announcement, it is truly poised to redefine the benchmark of cinema by bringing the greatest Indian epic to the big screen. Now, the makers are all set to treat the audience to its first glimpse, which will be 3 minutes long. Amidst the rising excitement for Ramayana, the makers are set to release the first glimpse tomorrow. Interestingly, this glimpse will have a runtime of 3 minutes and will be launched on a grand scale across the nation with simultaneously launching in 9 cities. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Additionally, a separate 7-minute vision showreel will be unveiled closer to its theatrical release in Diwali 2026. This exclusive video unit will offer deeper insight into the planning and execution of this monumental project. This is indeed an incredible update to watch out for. But for now, all eyes are on tomorrow, as the first glimpse of this epic cinematic marvel is finally set to be revealed. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana Part 1 is slated for release on Diwali 2026, and the second part on Diwali 2027. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are coming together for Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus trilogy. A source told Bollywood Hungama that this shall be the costliest Indian film ever made with a budget of Rs 835 crore. A source was quoted saying, 'The film requires 600 days of post-production work, which in itself speaks volumes about the investment required to create some of the most original visuals.' And now, as per a report by The Siasat Daily, this is the star-studded ensemble of the magnum opus. The full names have not been confirmed yet. The entire cast is yet to be confirmed by the makers but this looks ambitious indeed. Ranbir Kapoor – Lord Ram Sai Pallavi – Sita Yash – Ravana Sunny Deol – Hanuman Ravi Dubey – Lakshman Lara Dutta – Kaikeyi Rakul Preet Singh – Shurpanakha Kajal Aggarwal – Mandodari Amitabh Bachchan – Jatayu Anil Kapoor – King Janak (rumoured) Mohit Raina – Lord Shiva Vikrant Massey – Meghnad Kunal Kapoor – Lord Indra Vivek Oberoi – Vidyutjihva Arun Govil – King Dasharath Adinath Kothare – Bharat Ramya Krishnan – Kaushalya (rumoured) Sheeba Chaddha – Sumitra (rumoured) Bobby Deol – Kumbhakaran (rumoured) STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nil Battey Sannata to Bareilly Ki Barfi: Films that prove Nitesh Tiwari's cinema is about hope, trials and tribulations
Nitesh Tiwari has taken on his biggest challenge yet. The filmmaker, who has a type of cinema to his credit, has taken on the task of presenting his version of Ramayana to the world. The filmmaker, for most bits, has an eye for content that could be moulded into a precious gem and thus, hopes are high with Ramayana, too. Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles, the movie is almost ready for release. However, before Ramayana rules over the big screens, here's tracing back content that Tiwari has presented to us. Nil Battey Sannata, Bareilly Ki Barfi From Nil Battey Sannata to Bareilly Ki Barfi, stream the best of Nitesh Tiwari's cinema on OTTplay Premium Nil Battey Sannata is the story of a mother (played by Swara Bhasker) who single-handedly takes on the task of raising her daughter. To make matters worse, the daughter is a teen who is influenced by how society sees her mother, which affects her academic studies. Thus, the mother makes a decision which is about to change the trajectory of their lives. Bareilly Ki Barfi Another movie about a strong, independent woman bankrolled by Nitesh Tiwari is Bareilly Ki Barfi. Kriti Sanon plays the role of Bitti, a woman who breaks all societal norms and hopes they catch up with her. A true modern, independent woman, Bitti is out to seek a man who understands her. That is when she comes across a mysterious man named Chirag whose thoughts match hers. Bitti is now on a journey to find her Chirag, but the process to interact with him is not as easy as it appears. Bareilly Ki Barfi explores the lengths to which Bitti would go to be with the man she believes is her soulmate. Tarla Women might not always belong in the kitchen, but some of those who do can make history and Huma Qureshi's Tarla, inspired from the real-life story of Chef Tarla Dalal, is proof of that. Tarla explores how a middle-class woman can use her skills and make a living out of it, which falls under the kind of cinema Nitesh Tiwari and his wife Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari support. Kill Dil Ranveer Singh-Parineeti Chopra's Kill Dil is the story of men who are happy in their bubble. Picking up the gun to get what they want is how gangsters Dev, Tutu and Bhaiyaji (played by Ali Zafar, Ranveer Singh and Govinda) survive. That is till Disha (Parineeti Chopra) enters their lives and shakes things up. Now, it is a battle between what was believed to be brotherhood and the heart. Nitesh Tiwari penned the storyline for the movie. Chhichhore A classic, Sushant Singh Rajput-Shraddha Kapoor's Chhichhore tells the tale of campus friends and how their lives change after. From sensitive topics to what usually happens in a boy's group chat, this film explores it all and with sincerity. It is among Nitesh Tiwari's finest works as a director. The film is available on JioHotstar.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
India's most expensive film cost ₹835 crore, has VFX by an Oscar winner; not Kalki 2898 AD, RRR, Brahmastra, Adipurush
Jul 02, 2025 01:51 PM IST Gone are the days when ₹ 50 crore was considered a big budget for an Indian film. Today, films meant for streaming are made for twice as much. The biggest Indian films are slowly rivalling Hollywood productions with their budgets and scale. Pretty soon, the mantle of the most expensive Indian film is set to change, as production wraps up on the country's first-ever $100 million production, a magnum opus years in the making. Yash with Hollywood stunt director Guy Norris on the sets of India's most expensive film. Nitesh Tiwari's adaptation of Ramayan is set to break the record of the most expensive Indian film. The film will be released in two parts. Ramayana Part 1 recently wrapped filming and is now heading into post-production. According to a Bollywood Hungama report from 2024, the film has a massive budget of $100 million, the highest ever in Indian cinema history. This approximately ₹ 835 crore budget for Ramayana 1 exceeds the budgets of Kalki 2898 AD ( ₹ 600 crore), RRR and Adipurush (both ₹ 550 crore). The VFX-heavy Brahmastra Part One is the most expensive Bollywood film made to date, with a reported budget of ₹ 375 crore. Ramayana Part 1 is being produced by Namit Malhotra, who owns Prime Focus, the world's largest independent integrated media services company. Namit is also the CEO of its British-Indian subsidiary DNEG, which specialises in visual effects. DNEG is creating the VFX for Ramayana, and the company comes with a great pedigree, having won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects eight times. All about Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Ramayana is a two-part film based on Valmiki's epic of the same name. The Nitesh Tiwari film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, along with Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The film's star-studded support cast includes Vivek Oberoi, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Ravi Dubey, Kunal Kapoor, Arun Govil, Sheeba Chadha, and Indira Krishnan. The film's first glimpse will be released on July 3. It is slated to be released on Diwali 2026.
Hans India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Ramayana' epic teaser unveiled worldwide
Set 5,000 years ago and revered by 2.5 billion people around the world, 'Ramayana' is a two-part live-action cinematic universe being reimagined on the scale of the biggest tentpoles produced to date. The film unites some of Hollywood and India's most celebrated talent in a partnership like never seen before. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and 8-time Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG, in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations, 'Ramayana' is being filmed for IMAX and will release worldwide — Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027. The creators behind the world's most ambitious cinematic event unveiled the epic universe of 'Ramayana' with the global launch of 'Ramayana: The Introduction' — setting the stage for the timeless battle between two of mythology's most iconic forces: Rama vs. Ravana. The launch spanned the globe — with fan screenings across nine Indian cities and a spectacular billboard takeover at Times Square, New York. Helmed by visionary filmmaker and producer Namit Malhotra, 'Ramayana' brings together a formidable army of Oscar-winning technicians, Hollywood's finest creators, and India's biggest names in acting and storytelling — reimagining one of civilization's most powerful epics as a cutting-edge cinematic universe, rooted in Indian culture and created for the world. This is 'Ramayana' — a story of cosmic war, timeless destiny, and the triumph of good — still shaping the spirit of a billion people today.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ramayana: 1st Glimpse Of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash's Film To Be Out On THIS Date
Last Updated: Ramayana Glimpse Release Date: Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. The logo will be launched soon, confirming the release date. The wait is almost over! Fans eagerly waiting for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana are in for a treat as the first official glimpse of the film is dropping soon. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Raavan, Ramayana is one of most-anticipated films of the year. According to reports, the makers will be unveiling the film's logo on July 3, 2025. It's more of an official announcement to kick things off and confirm the release plans. The report also says that the teaser, which is about 3 minutes long, is already ready. But the makers don't plan to release it soon since Ramayana is still a year and a half away from hitting theatres. Along with Ranbir, Sai, and Yash, Ramayana also features an impressive star cast. Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey plays Laxman, Lara Dutta takes on the role of Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as Surpanakha, and Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari. Ramayana is planned as a two-part film. The first part is set to release in theatres on Diwali 2026, followed by the second part on Diwali 2027. As per reports, the first instalment will end with the Sita Haran episode, though this hasn't been officially confirmed yet. Last November, producer Namit Malhotra had announced the release date s, saying, 'More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5000 years to the big screen. And today, I am thrilled to see it taking shape beautifully as our teams work tirelessly with only one purpose: to present the most authentic, sacred, and visually stunning adaptation of our history, our truth, and our culture – our 2'RAMAYANA"– for people across the world. Join us as we fulfill our dream of bringing our greatest epic to life with pride and reverence… Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027 From our entire Ramayana Family." Namit also shared the first poster of the film. The poster featured an arrow, that oozes of magic and is coated with a golden glow. The poster reads, 'Namit Malhotra's Ramayana" along with the release date. Check it out below: The poster was released just weeks after KGF star Yash had confirmed he has joined the film to play the role of Raavan and fulfill the duties of a co-producer. The actor told The Hollywood Reporter India, 'If the character is treated like a character… if this doesn't happen today, then the film won't happen. To make a film with that kind of budget, you need those kinds of actors to come together." He further stated that he was drawn to the role of Ravana due to the character's complexity and depth, describing it as 'the most exciting character" he has been offered in his career. First Published:
