If reports are to be believed, Ranbir Kapoor is adding another epic trilogy to his impressive filmography after Brahmāstra. The 41-year-old actor has allegedly been roped in to play the role of Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
Ever since producer Madhu Mantena confirmed the upcoming project based on the epic mythology back in 2020, anticipation has been steadily mounting up. After many casting rumours, the near-confirmed reports of Ranbir Kapoor’s casting, opposite actress Sai Pallavi and KGF star Yash, have raised the expectations exponentially!
Director Nitesh Tiwari, who has been known to deliver hits like Dangal, wants to split the story into three parts for an epic trilogy. We’re all familiar with the tale—it chronicles the triumph of good over evil as Lord Ram defeats Ravana after kidnapping Sita. The first instalment in the series will simply be called Ramayana: Part One.
If you’re as excited as we are about the project, here’s everything you should know about the project…
Everything To Know About Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s Ramayana
Who is going to be in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana?
Early reports suggested that Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan will be playing the lead roles of Lord Ram and Sita in the movie, with some sources claiming Alia Bhatt is part of the project. But now Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are slated to play the lead roles, with Yash as Ravana.
What will Ramayana: Part One be about?
The first part of the trilogy will focus on Lord Ram and Sita’s relationship and Sita being kidnapped by Ravana. The reports suggested that this means that Yash will have an extended cameo in the first part and will have larger roles in subsequent movies.
The movie’s VFX plates have already been designed by DNEG, the studio that earned an Oscar for its work on Dune. The company has also done the VFX for movies like Tenet, Avengers: Endgame, Infinity War, and Brahmastra.
When will Ramayana: Part One be released?
According to reports, Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will begin shooting for the movie early next year, from February to August 2024. Yash will be shooting his part of the movie in July 2024. There has been no official confirmation on the release date yet.
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