1Ramayana: Part 1 (2026)
No. 1 — Ramayana: Part 1 (2026). On the lists of 8 of 9 AIs; median place there: 1. The AIs put it first because its quoted budget, from ₹900 crore to ₹4,000 crore, tops every other Indian film on paper.
Did you know
Ranbir Kapoor said they have 'six hours of epic visuals and epic action sequences'. The article says no official runtime exists. It also reports early budget talk of Rs 1600 crore, which the producer later said would pass Rs 4000 crore for both films.
- What it is
- An unreleased two-part Indian retelling of the Ramayana epic, still being promoted.
- Its edge
- Its quoted budget is far larger than any other film's, even at the low end.
- Who should know
- Useful for anyone who wants to see how a huge budget claim can mix one film, two films and promotion.
- Reported budget₹900–4,000 Cr budget
Did you know
Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, two Oscar-winning composers, have never worked together before. Ramayana is their first joint project, so the music is a first for both of them.
History
On July 24, 2026, the day its trailer was due, the makers postponed the launch. They said they had partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment for global distribution, so the trailer would come later, and no new date was given.
Keep in mind
The teaser drew mixed reactions online. Many viewers called the effects artificial and overused, and some said Ranbir Kapoor's look felt average. The film is unreleased, so there are no full reviews yet.
Nationwide booking was slowed by a split dispute. Distributors asked for 60% of week-one ticket money instead of the usual 52.5%, and only a few theatres had opened bookings by Tuesday, so early advance numbers may undercount.
Where to go further
Start with Yash's explanation of the budget. He says the ₹4,000 crore figure covers both parts, plus release and promotion, not production alone. The article also gives no separate breakdown.
