ENTERTAINMENT

'Ramayana', India's first film with over 10,000 crew members

Tuesday, 19 May, 2026
Various stills of actor Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in 'Ramayana'. (Photo courtesy: X@WorldOfRamayana)

Ranbir Kapoor’s 'Ramayana' has reportedly assembled over 10,000 crew members, making it the biggest Bollywood production mounted to date, as per several media reports.

From production design and visual effects to action choreography and costume departments, the film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by Namit Malhotra, has brought together talent from across the globe to build the world of this epic.

The makers have also onboarded several top international technicians and experts from different parts of the world to ensure the film matches global cinematic standards. With cutting-edge technology, massive sets, intricate world-building, and large-scale planning involved, 'Ramayana' is being envisioned as a landmark event film rather than just another movie release.

Planned as a two-part release, 'Ramayana' is set to arrive in theatres with its first instalment this November, followed by the second part in 2027. 'Ramayana: Part 1' brings together a wide ensemble, including Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Interestingly, Yash is also one of the producers of the movie.