# India’s ‘Lord Of The Rings’: Filmmakers hail Ramayana epic

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/indias-lord-of-the-rings-filmmakers-hail-ramayana-epic/
- Published: 2026-11-06T03:33:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T04:35:21+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/ramayana-indian-movie-hollywood-6529856
- Topics: Asia, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- A reported US$420 million Ramayana epic is launching worldwide.
- Ranbir Kapoor and Yash lead the cast.
- Its makers see it as a global milestone for Indian cinema.

## Summary

Filmmakers behind *Ramayana: Rise of a Legend* say the film brings Indian storytelling together with Hollywood expertise to reach audiences worldwide. The adaptation of the ancient Hindu epic follows Rama’s battle to rescue Sita from Ravana and is being presented as a major international moment for Indian cinema.

The two-part production reportedly has a combined budget of US$420 million and took more than a decade to make. Ranbir Kapoor and Yash lead a cast that includes Sai Pallavi, while Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman created the music; the English version runs for nearly three hours.

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