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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunny Deol joins hands with 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'ZNMD' makers for big-budget action thriller; marks the directorial debut of Balaji
After delivering blockbusters like 'Gadar 2' and 'Jaat', Sunny Deol has cemented his place as one of Bollywood's most bankable stars. His 2025 line-up already includes 'Border 2', 'Lahore 1947', and 'Ramayana: Part One'. Sunny is reportedly set to collaborate with Excel Entertainment for the first time on a big-budget action thriller. Sunny's first collaboration According to Pinkvilla, the yet untitled action thriller will mark the first collaboration between Sunny Deol and Excel Entertainment. The two stakeholders have been in talks for a while now, and are excited to collaborate on a high-concept big-budget action thriller. Sunny has liked the script and is excited to partner with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani on the film. Directorial debut The report also mentioned that the film will mark the directorial debut of Balaji, who has previously worked on several Tamil blockbusters as an assistant and associate director. 'It's a larger-than-life feature film with Sunny Deol in an avatar that the audience loves to see him in. Excel too is going all out to ensure that their maiden collaboration with Sunny turns out to be a special treat for the cinema-going audience, with a lot of intense and high-on-drama moments, stated the report. Upcoming action thriller The casting for other important roles in the yet-to-be-titled action thriller is currently in progress. An official announcement revealing the title and first look is expected soon. Meanwhile, Excel Entertainment is gearing up for an exciting lineup of theatrical releases over the next two years, including '120 Bahadur', 'Mirzapur: The Movie', and the much-anticipated 'Don 3'. Sunny Deol Meets Dalai Lama| Picture Goes Viral
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's Ramayana budget revealed: Both parts cost Rs 4,000 crore; more expensive than Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman
As the much-anticipated first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One continues to trend across social media and dominate online conversations, fans are abuzz with excitement over the film's grand scale and the epic face-off between Ranbir Kapoor's Ram and Yash's Ravan. Amid the growing anticipation, producer Namit Malhotra, who is also the founder and non-executive director of Prime Focus Limited, a leading Indian visual and special effects company, recently spoke with Prakhar Gupta about the budget of the project, the journey behind it, and the vision guiding its creation. He said, 'So, when we set out to make it, six, seven years ago, just after the pandemic, when we started to really get serious about mounting it and producing it, and budget-wise, it was like everybody thought I'm a lunatic. Because no Indian film, by a long distance, comes close to it. So, to put it simply, it'll be about $500 million by the time we're done, on both films put together, part one and part two, which is over Rs 4,000 crore.' Despite industry skepticism over the scale of spending, Namit insists the project is both financially responsible and creatively necessary. 'So, I say it like this: we're making the largest film in the world for the greatest story, the greatest epic, that the world should see. And I still think it's cheaper than what it cost to make some of the biggest Hollywood films. So I think we're making a bigger film at a lower cost. Because that Indian in me still believes that we're not being irresponsible financially. We're not being irresponsible with money.' Namit said that the industry might view him as irresponsible, but the investment is justified. Also Read | Ranbir Kapoor's onscreen mother from Ramayana says he never showed any starry attitude: 'I did Animal with him, he recommended me' For Namit, Ramayana is a way to honour India's foundational cultural ethos, and to share it with the world. 'I'm taking the greatest belief system of our country. We're taking something that we have pride in. It's a foundational piece of our culture. And I'm going to mount it and present it in the grandest form possible. And it's going to cost whatever it costs. Why is that a risk? When I think about Ramayana, I'm like, is it really a risk? All I'm doing is, I have to just make sure we do justice to people's expectations, and beyond. There has to be pride that must come through, in every Indian first, and then every other person in the world, to say: that's a great piece of culture. I genuinely think the relevance of Ramayana today in the world, not just India, is massive. Look at the wars in the West. Look at the way the countries are operating. I've lived in America. I've lived in the UK. I've hesitated to send my kids abroad to study.' He also shared his belief that Indian culture and stories like Ramayana offer a much-needed grounding in today's global climate. 'My kids are growing up in Mumbai today. They're going to Indian schools. I want them to study in India. Not because I don't believe in the Western education system, but because I genuinely have greater faith and confidence in India today. And I'm making those decisions. And I'm making that commitment. So I'm like, there's something we're doing right. The West has sort of lost its way a little bit. And nothing like our culture to really help give that grounding and anchor. We're not trying to provide sermons to the world. But what we're saying is: Hey, we've learned a lot from you. Take something from us.' Director Nitesh Tiwari also echoed this sentiment at the official first glimpse launch earlier this month, expressing that his intention with Ramayana is to evoke pride in India's ancient culture and heritage. Ramayana will be released in two parts, with Part One scheduled for Diwali 2026 and Part Two for Diwali 2027. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravan, with Sai Pallavi playing Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Ramayana: Part One's production budget equals those of films such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3. It is higher than the $225 that was spent on the new Superman film, and also higher than the $180 million spent on Jurassic World Rebirth.
Pink Villa
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Yash to have a full length role in Ramayana: Part One with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi
The Nitesh Tiwari-directed Ramayana is among the most awaited films of Indian Cinema riding on a stellar star-cast of Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol in the lead roles. While Ranbir plays the part of Lord Ram, Yash has been cast to play Raavan, with Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol as Sita and Lord Hanuman respectively. Over the last few days, there are reports about the screen time of Yash in Ramayana: Part One. But Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that Yash has a full-length role with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the Namit Malhotra-produced Ramayana: Part One. 'Yash started shooting for Ramayana: Part One on April 30, and has shot for over 50 days for just the first installment. He has a screen time in excess of one-hour in Ramayana: Part One, which acts as a build-up for battle royale for the second part. Ramayana: Part,' revealed a source close to the development. For those unaware, the shooting for Ramayana: Part One was wrapped up a week back with a schedule in Mumbai. The source further added that Nitesh Tiwari is treating Ramayana: Part One in a very interesting manner, as he is giving a proper build-up with back stories to the characters of Ram and Raavan, as that would make the impact of Ramayana: Part Two even bigger. 'The entire Ramayana team reunites for the second part from August. The sequences for part two needs a lot of combination dates from Ranbir, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Sai Pallavi. The entire team is excited to can the war sequences through the second half of 2025,' the source added. We hear, the edit and post production work for Ramayana: Part One is underway in full swing, and the makers are looking to lock a major chunk of the film by Summer 2026, keeping it all ready much in advance for a Diwali 2026 release. As the makers lock the edit for part one, the shooting for Ramayana: Part Two is expected to be concluded in the same window of Summer 2026. The second film from the Ramayana franchise will release on Diwali 2027. 'Ramayana is a meticulously planned franchise, shot in the most professional set-up, where the entire production team has lived onto the commitment of delivering a world-class product. The dates of actors have been aligned well in advance, and the team is aiming to pull off a shoot with the biggest ensemble for a feature film in India without any delays,' the source concluded. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates!
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Ramayana': AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer's epic picture goes viral; fans call it ‘the collab world has been waiting for'
's ambitious film 'Ramayana' is shaping up to be one of the biggest movies India has ever seen. With a massive star cast and now an epic music team, it's no surprise that the film's first look has taken the internet by storm. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Released on Thursday, July 3, the first glimpse showed and Yash in stunning roles and left fans buzzing. It isn't just the powerful visuals that have people excited. The background score, crafted by none other than Oscar winners and , has made this film even more special. Seeing these two music legends come together for an Indian epic has fans saying they simply can't keep calm. AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer join hands AR Rahman recently shared a brilliant moment on his Instagram. He posted a picture of himself with Hans Zimmer and wrote, "With @hanszimmer #ramayanamovie." This single photo buzzed the internet in no time. Fans rushed to pour their love on this iconic duo. One wrote, "Close your eyes and you're in another world. The BGM, even the lyrics! What a feeling! #HansZimmer #ARRahman Legends don't collaborate; they create magic. Kudos!" Others called it the "Frame of the Decade." Actor Lauren Gottlieb called them "iconic," while singer Armaan Malik simply said they are "legends." Another fan added, "Two titans cooking up something colossal. Can't wait for the blast!" Someone else gushed, "ARR x HZ, the frame everyone will remember." One even wrote, "Legendssssssss In A Single Frame." Others shared, "This is going to be iconic and a legendary one!" and "The soundtracks are going to be generational and crazy. " Another comment summed it up well: "The collab world has been waiting for." All about 'Ramayana' This grand project is titled 'Ramayana: Part One.' The film has brought together some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Yash takes on the powerful role of Ravana, and is set to play Sita. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sunny Deol will appear as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Why are fans so excited? It's not every day you see two Oscar-winning legends come together for a film like this. Their music has always taken people to another world. Now, with both of them working on 'Ramayana,' expectations are sky-high. The buzz around the film From Ranbir's first look as Rama to Yash's fierce Ravana, the visuals alone have created a huge stir. The background score heard in the glimpse has added to the hype, making fans even more eager for the full soundtrack. The makers have planned to bring this grand story to audiences in two parts. The first part of 'Ramayana' is set to release around Diwali 2026, making it a perfect festive treat. The second part is expected to hit cinemas sometime in 2027.
India Today
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
A frame everyone will remember: AR Rahman's selfie with Hans Zimmer stirs fan frenzy
On July 3, the first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus 'Ramayana', featuring Ranbir Kapoor, was unveiled - and with it came a moment that sent music lovers across the globe into a frenzy. The film marks a monumental collaboration between two global music legends: AR Rahman and Hans after the reveal, AR Rahman took to social media to share a picture with Hans Zimmer, sparking excitement among fans. The caption read, 'With @hanszimmer #ramayanamovie (sic),' as the two music maestros posed for a cheerful post went viral within minutes, with fans flooding the comments section with heartwarming messages and sheer awe. Take a look at the picture here: Photo: Instagram/AR Rahman Actor Lauren Gottlieb called the moment 'iconic,' while singer Armaan Malik dubbed them 'legends.' A fan commented, 'Two titans cooking up something colossal. Waiting for the blast now! Excited max, Sir! (sic).' Another wrote, 'Frame of the decade (sic),' while one fan simply put, 'ARR x HZ. The frame everyone will remember (sic).'Read all the reactions here: Photo: Instagram/AR Rahman Photo: Instagram/AR Rahman Promising a visual and auditory spectacle, 'Ramayana' is being brought to life with state-of-the-art effects from Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG. The powerful sneak peek unveiled Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as the formidable Ravana, setting the tone for what promises to be an epic cinematic the glimpse here: The film boasts a stellar cast: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman - a powerful ensemble representing the finest of Indian by Namit Malhotra and co-produced by Yash, the project is backed by Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations, in collaboration with DNEG - the eight-time Oscar-winning VFX powerhouse. 'Ramayana: Part One' is slated for a global release in Diwali 2026, with Part Two following in Diwali 2027.- EndsMust Watch
