Ramayana: India’s first $100 million film – the most expensive and grand!
The scale of Indian cinema is increasing day by day. Earlier, a budget of ₹50 crore was considered quite big, today OTT releases are also above ₹100 crore. But now a film is being made which will create history – Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, which is going to be the most expensive Indian film.
The story of $100 Million – Ramayana
Yes, the budget of Ramayana Part 1 is approximately ₹835 crore, which makes it the most expensive Indian film till now. This budget is not just more than Bollywood, but also much more than South Indian mega-productions like Kalki 2898 AD (₹600 crore), RRR (₹550 crore), and Adipurush (₹550 crore).
This is a two-part film based on the Ramayana of Maharishi Valmiki. The director of the film is Nitesh Tiwari, who has previously given a blockbuster like Dangal. The first part of Ramayana has now gone into post-production, and its first glimpse is going to be released on 3 July 2025.
Grand Star Cast And Blockbuster Team
The star cast of the film is also quite dhamakedar:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Yash (KGF fame) as Ravana
Apart from this, the supporting cast includes Vivek Oberoi, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Ravi Dubey, Kajal Aggarwal, and Arun Govil – who was also the original Ramayan’s Ram.
Amazing VFX – Touch of DNEG
The visual effects of Ramayana are being created by DNEG – the world’s largest VFX company which has won 8 Oscars for Best Visual Effects. The CEO of DNEG is Namit Malhotra, who is also the producer of the film. Namit’s company Prime Focus is also involved in the project.
This film is going to be quite VFX-heavy, the scale of which will be of Hollywood level. This is also a reason why this film has become the most expensive Indian film.
What Makes This Film Special?
- Mythology + Modern Technology – Making a spiritual epic like Ramayan in such a big and modern way is a bold and visionary step.
- Mega Budget Execution – A budget of ₹835 crore is being used for a film for the first time in India.
- Pan-India Appeal – The film will be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and English.
- Festival Release – Ramayana Part 1 will be released on Diwali 2026, which makes it a perfect spiritual + cinematic celebration.
Most Expensive Indian Film – New Benchmark
Ramayana is not just a film, it is going to be a cinematic revolution. This shows that Indian filmmakers have now reached the world level not only in entertainment but also in epic storytelling. This film has clearly set a new benchmark for what it means to be the most expensive Indian film.
If everything goes as planned, then Ramayana will not only make a splash at the box office, but will also bring more fame to Indian cinema on the global stage.
Conclusion:
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is not just a film, but is going to become a cultural phenomenon. With a budget of ₹835 crore and world-class VFX, it has become India’s biggest and most expensive Indian film. See you on Diwali 2026 – a new story, in a new way!