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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mumbai-based studio making Ramayana with AI. Watch the stunning trailer
A Mumbai-based studio, Cinefai, is making waves by developing a visually striking adaptation of the Ramayana using next-generation generative AI tools. The studio recently unveiled the trailer of its episodic series on YouTube, along with the release of the first episode. Film critic Taran Adarsh shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), writing: "GEN-AI DEVELOPED 'RAMAYANA' TRAILER UNVEILED... #CinefaiStudios – a #Mumbai-based, #GenAI-powered studio – has unveiled the trailer of its episodic series #Ramayana, created entirely using next-gen AI tools. The trailer is now live on the studio's official #Instagram and #YouTube channels, and the first episode has also premiered!" Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program — taran_adarsh (@taran_adarsh) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Your Daily Profit By 11 AM With This Superclass By Mr. Bala TradeWise Learn More Undo On its YouTube page, Cinefai describes the project as: "This is our own original Ramayana series — rooted in the epic, powered by cinematic visuals, and told in pure Hindi. The journey of Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Ravan begins here. As the world talks about Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming Ramayana, we offer a raw, immersive experience that stands on its own. If you're searching for Hindi Ramayana content, mythological trailers, or new Indian epics in 2025 — this is your moment." This isn't Cinefai's first foray into AI-driven mythology. The studio previously released GenAI-powered videos on the Mahabharata , as well as an epic showdown between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Live Events Cinefai is part of a broader trend in the entertainment industry. Global players like Netflix are increasingly exploring AI-powered storytelling, and in India, platforms like Pratilipi are also experimenting with the format. Pratilipi recently teamed up with Teevra Studios to launch Bedard Piya, India's first GenAI-animated series, which premiered on YouTube on July 19. A recent report by EY highlighted how generative AI is revolutionizing media and entertainment, marking a transformative era in how stories are created, consumed, and experienced. Incidentally, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer Ramayana movie is about to be released around Diwali and is said to be Bollywood's most expensive film series with a production cost of Rs 1,600 crore. The opening part alone has a massive allocation of ?900 crore, while the subsequent chapter is budgeted at Rs 700 crore. The first part of Ramayana is scheduled for release during Diwali 2026, with the second installment set to arrive a year later in Diwali 2027.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Ram Gopal Varma slept on the stairs, Subhash Ghai passed out on a swing': Lyricist Sameer Anjaan reveals how they met AR Rahman in a jungle at 3 am for recording
Many music directors, lyricists, and singers have spoken about A.R. Rahman's habit of composing and recording songs late at night. Lyricist Sameer Anjaan recently spoke about Rahman 's unconventional working hours and shared a rare, horror-like incident that occurred during the recording of The Legend of Bhagat Singh. Sameer Anjaan about AR Rahman's late night recording sessions AR RAHMAN–HANS ZIMMER SELFIE WITH RANBIR; 'RAMAYANA' TEASER SPARKS GLOBAL MUSIC FRENZY In a conversation on The Ashoke Pandit Show, Sameer recounted working with Rahman on the 2002 film The Legend of Bhagat Singh. They had to travel deep into a dense forest to meet the Oscar-winning musician at 3 a.m. According to Sameer, he was initially told that the music sitting would begin at 11 p.m., but the wait extended far beyond that. 'When we reached his house, we saw that Ram Gopal Varma had fallen fast asleep on the stairs, Subhash Ghai had passed out on the swing in the lawn, Asha Bhosle was singing inside, and Udit Narayan was just talking nonsense upstairs — but in all of this, Rahman was nowhere to be seen,' he said. Sameer opened up about a scary meeting with AR Rahman Rahman wasn't at his residence. Instead, his assistant directed Sameer, director Rajkumar Santoshi, and producer Ramesh Taurani to a second location. They were asked to follow a car, which eventually stopped on the side of a highway. There, they saw a man holding a lantern, who instructed them to follow him as they drove into a dense jungle. 'It felt like we were heading to a horror film session. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Boots is giving free 75-minute hearing checks in Llanrumney. Boots Hearingcare Undo The man walked ahead of us with a lantern, and we followed in the car. It was a dense jungle,' Sameer recalled. They eventually arrived at a remote cottage hidden in the forest. Upon reaching the place, Rahman was found sitting inside, wearing headphones and positioned in front of his keyboard. The tunes they heard that night were for The Legend of Bhagat Singh. The film starred Ajay Devgn in the lead role.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chinmayi Sripaada defends Ranbir Kapoor amid his old beef eating comment over Ramayana casting: ‘A rapist babaji can get parole but what someone eats is a big problem?'
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has come out in strong defense of Ranbir Kapoor , who has been at the receiving end of online trolling following the release of the first look of Nitesh Tiwari 's Ramayana . The actor is playing the role of Lord Ram in the upcoming epic, and some users have targeted him over an old interview where he admitted to consuming beef. After the teaser showcasing Ranbir and Yash 's official looks from Ramayana went viral on July 3, a section of netizens resurfaced the controversial clip, questioning his suitability for the divine role. One user on Twitter wrote, 'Beef eater will be playing the role of Bhagvan Ram now! 🤦 What's wrong with Bollywood?' The tweet also featured images of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi from the film set. Chinmayi calls out selective outrage Without naming anyone, Chinmayi took a pointed dig at those outraging over Ranbir's food habits while overlooking more serious issues. She wrote: 'A babaji who uses the name of God can be a rapist and he can keep getting parole to get votes in bhakt India — however what someone eats is a big problem.' When a user tried to counter her by asking, 'How one bad thing can justify another bad thing?', Chinmayi doubled down. 'Nice. So someone playing a ROLE is the same 'bad' as a rapist campaigning for votes amongst you. You deserve to have Ram Rahim as your local MP and visit your house personally.' Her comments have sparked a polarised debate on social media. While many users have lauded Chinmayi for calling out the moral grandstanding, others continue to remain divided on the casting choices and the actor's past remarks. ALIA LEFT SPEECHLESS BY RANBIR'S 'RAMAYANA' LOOK| INTERNET DECLARES IT '100× BETTER THAN ADIPURUSH' First glimpse of Ramayana featuring Ranbir and Yash goes viral Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is one of the most ambitious and awaited Indian films in recent years. The first look, unveiled earlier this week, features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Also part of the ensemble are Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, and Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari. Backed by producer Namit Malhotra, Ramayana will be released in two parts. The first part is scheduled to hit theatres on Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
India Today
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ramayana actor Ranbir Kapoor delights fans with photo op in London
Actor Ranbir Kapoor is currently witnessing the buzz for his upcoming movie 'Ramayana Part 1'. Following the wrap-up of the film's shoot, the actor jetted off to London for a family holiday. While walking the streets of London, the 'Animal' actor caught the attention of fans.A fan shared a photo on her Instagram account posing with Ranbir. "Look who we bumped into on the streets of London, Ranbir Kapoor, one of Bollywood's finest Such a cool and humble guy. What a day (sic)," she captioned the photo. (Credit: Instagram/venu_rehaan) advertisementRanbir has completed the shooting of 'Ramayana Part 1'. Videos from the wrap-up party featuring him, Ravi Dubey, director Nitesh Tiwari, among others have been going viral. Ranbir Kapoor will have a release on Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027 with 'Ramayana Part 1' and 'Part 2'. The first poster has been unveiled alongside the official release dates. Ranbir will play the role of Lord Ram in the two-part epic, directed by Nitesh a press statement, Namit said, 'More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5000 years to the big screen. And today, I am thrilled to see it taking shape beautifully as our teams work tirelessly with only one purpose, to present the most authentic, sacred, and visually stunning adaptation of our history, our truth, and our culture – our 'RAMAYANA"– for people across the world. Join us as we fulfill our dream of bringing our greatest epic to life with pride and reverence. Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027."Ranbir will also appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love and War'. Additionally, he is set to reunite with Sandeep Reddy Vanga for 'Animal Park' and Ayan Mukherjee for 'Brahmastra' sequel.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Ranbir Kapoor
News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ranbir Kapoor To Yash And Sunny Deol; Who Plays What In Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
Last Updated: Ramayana Movie Cast: Shooting for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is currently underway. While Ranbir Kapoor has already completed his portions of the film, Yash is now shooting. Ramayana Movie Cast: Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is one of the most awaited movies. It is no secret that the film will be released in two parts in 2026 and 2027, respectively. While the shooting of Ramayana is currently underway, do you know who will play what in this adaptation of the Hindu mythological epic? Worry not, we have got you covered. Here is the entire list of the Ramayana cast: NAME OF THE ACTOR ROLE IN RAMAYANA Ranbir Kapoor Ram Sai Pallavi Sita Yash Ravana Sunny Deol Hanuman Ravie Dubey Laxman Kajal Aggarwal Mandodri Rakul Preet Singh Surpanakha Lara Dutta Kakeyi Vivek Oberoi Vidhyutjiva Arun Govil Dashrath Kunal Kapoor Lord Indra Adinath Kothare Bharat Sheeba Chaddha Manthara Indira Krishnan Kaushalaya Before Sai Pallavi, Alia Bhatt was being considered for the role of Sita in Ramayana. However, she backed out of the project due to date-related issues. It was later confirmed that Sai Pallavi will be essaying the role of Sita in the movie. Shooting for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is currently underway. While Ranbir Kapoor has already completed his portions of the film, Yash is now shooting for his part in Mumbai. Reportedly, the film is being made on a whopping budget of Rs 835 crore. Just a few days back, it was also revealed that Ranbir and Yash will barely be seen sharing screen space together in Ramayana. According to sources close to the production, 'The makers have chosen to stay true to the original Valmiki text, where Lord Ram and Raavan do not encounter each other through most of the epic. Their worlds remain apart, their stories unfolding in parallel until destiny brings them face-to-face in the climactic battle. As per the original narrative, Ram learns of Raavan's existence only after Sita's abduction, and the two never meet until the battlefield confrontation in Lanka." Meanwhile, several media reports also suggest that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the first promo of Ramayana. The 2-minute-36-second promo has received a 'U' certificate from the Mumbai Regional Office of the board. However, official confirmation regarding this is still awaited. First Published:
