Kannada superstar Yash commented on the discussions and misunderstandings related to the massive budget of the film 'Ramayana'. During a film promotion event held in Bangalore, he interacted with journalists and fans.
It is reported that the budget for the film 'Ramayana' is estimated at approximately 4000 crore rupees, and this topic has been discussed since the beginning. Now, the actor and producer playing the role of Ravana in the film has clarified the situation.
Yash noted that his partner Namith is absent because he is in the USA handling business matters related to the film, while the project promotion started in India. He also reacted to Namith's statement that the project is being created with a budget of 4000 crore rupees.
The actor admitted that Namith's statement went viral on social media. Film industry experts question the possibility of any Indian film recouping such a large budget. However, Yash explained this situation, stating: 'There is a problem in India. People here do not like it when someone expresses their opinion with complete confidence. Something similar happened with Namith's statement. But in Western countries, the situation is completely different. If you politely tell them we made a good film, they will consider it a small project. That is why Namith stated with complete confidence that this film is being made with a budget of 4000 crore rupees. We must prove the strength of the Indian film industry to the global market.'
The film's benefactors released a new trailer on the Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube channel. Sony Pictures serves as the global distributor for this mythological film. The new trailer received positive reviews for its visuals, whereas the first trailer, released two months ago, raised questions regarding its visual effects. Critics and fans questioned the quality, given that the project was advertised as an event costing 4000 crore rupees.
Yash specified that 'Ramayana' is a two-part project, and the total budget for both parts is 4000 crore rupees. He added that this budget includes post-production and promotion costs. The visual effects for the franchise are overseen by the studio DNEG, and Namith manages its work. The budget for this franchise exceeds the budgets of films such as 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (2022) and 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019), making it one of the most anticipated and large-scale projects in the world.
The film 'Ramayana' is produced by Namith Malhotra through 'Prime Focus Studio' and by Yash through 'Monster Mind Creations'. The director of the project is Nitish Tiwari. Ranbir Kapoor will play Rama, Sai Pallavi will play Sita, and Yash will play Ravana. The music for this Pan-Indian picture is composed by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The first of the two parts of the film 'Ramayana' is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.