'Ramayana' producer Namit Malhotra claimed that the upcoming epic-drama, featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, has "everything that the biggest Hollywood spectacles have."
In an interview with ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026, he highlighted that the film is set to compete with the world’s biggest cinematic achievements. He said, "Unlike many other American industries, whether financial services, technology, or medicine, where Indians have achieved great success, we had no real presence in Hollywood. There wasn’t much appreciation for our industry, our history, or our culture."
"That troubled me deeply. I felt we needed to present something that shows who we truly are, where we come from, and the richness of our culture and history in a way the world has never seen before," the Ramayana producer added.
"That became the genesis of why Ramayana is the perfect story to present to the world with pride. We have everything that the biggest Hollywood spectacles offer," Malhotra emphasized.
Nitesh Tiwari directorial 'Ramayana' is being co-produced by Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, in association with eight-time Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG — a collaboration that signals the magnitude of the visual undertaking.
The film also features Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Vivek Oberoi, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal and others in crucial roles. 'Ramayana - Part 1' is set for a global IMAX release in Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
