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News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nitesh Tiwari Spent 10 Years On Ramayana Script, Studied Yoga Shastra And Consulted Pandits: Report
Nitesh Tiwari spent a decade researching and scripting his epic Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Nitesh Tiwari, known for films like Dangal and Chhichhore, has been quietly working for ten years on his epic retelling of the Ramayana. Every line, scene and dialogue has been meticulously crafted since 2015. According to a report in TOI, Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra spent years studying the Vashisht Yoga Shastras and consulting with pandits to weave spiritual wisdom into a story that speaks to today. The idea is to make the emotional journey of Ram relatable while honouring its ancient roots. The cast is star-studded. Ranbir Kapoor takes on Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash is Ravana, Ravi Dubey becomes Lakshman, and Sunny Deol portrays Hanuman. Supporting cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil and Sheeba Chadha. Their vision was unveiled in a teaser that paired glimpses of Ranbir and Yash with a powerful score by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman — marking what may be Indian cinema's most ambitious East-meets-West collaboration. Filming began only after the script felt ready. Tech rehearsals were held in Los Angeles in 2024, while elaborate sets—over a dozen of them—were built back in India. Many have now been dismantled to make way for post‑production. The film also brings in co-director Ravi Udyawar and VFX by DNEG, the Oscar‑winning studio behind Inception and Interstellar. Tiwari's Ramayana will arrive in two parts—first in Diwali 2026 and the second in Diwali 2027. The first instalment will explore Ram and Sita's early lives, their exile and Hanuman's entry. The second will focus on Ravana and the epic final battle. Ranbir Kapoor has locked Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027 for Ramayana Part 1 and Ramayana Part 2. The film's first poster has been released along with the release date. Ranbir plays the role of Lord Ram. The two-part films are directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The release date was confirmed by Prime Focus Studios' Namit Malhotra. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nitesh Tiwari spent 10 years on Ramayana pre-production, consulted Pandits and Vashisht Yoga Shastras for script authenticity: Report
Director Nitesh Tiwari, known for 'Dangal' and 'Chhichhore,' has reportedly spent a full decade preparing for his magnum opus 'Ramayana' being a cinematic retelling of the ancient Indian epic that aims to blend spiritual depth with visual grandeur. As revealed by the film's official social media handle the pre-production phase spanned 10 years, involving exhaustive work on scripting, screenplay, and dialogue development. Ancient texts and spiritual guidance shaped the script Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra researched the Vashisht Yoga Shastras, a renowned collection of yogic and metaphysical writings, and spoke with Pandits to guarantee cultural and philosophical authenticity. This research informed the film's thematic tone, character arcs, and narrative structure, ensuring that the screenplay was both emotionally relatable to contemporary audiences and rooted in conventional wisdom. A cast worthy of the epic The film has some well-known stars including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Supporting roles include Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, and Sheeba Chadha. The announcement video, which showed glimpses of Kapoor and Yash, was accompanied by a striking part composed by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, which will mark a rare East-meets-West collaboration in Indian cinema. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo A decade of devotion: why the wait was intentional The film's world-building began as early as 2015, with Tiwari and Malhotra choosing to delay production until the script met their exacting standards. The team reportedly conducted tech rehearsals in Los Angeles in early 2024 and built over 12 elaborate sets, many of which have now been dismantled as post-production begins. The film is being co-directed by Ravi Udyawar and backed by DNEG, the Oscar-winning VFX studio behind 'Inception' and 'Interstellar,' ensuring that the visual storytelling matches the spiritual scale. Release timeline and format There will be two installments of 'Ramayana' the first on is scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second for Diwali 2027. Ram and Sita's early years, their eviction, and Hanuman's introduction will be covered in the first section, while Ravana's role and the final battle will be covered in the second.
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ramayana: Nitesh Tiwari took help of Pandits and ancient Vashisht Yoga Shastras for script, spent 10 years in pre-production
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is undoubtedly one of the most-awaited and talked-about films of Bollywood. Ever since the title announcement video has been released, the excitement levels of fans are several notches higher. We all know that the post-production of Ramayana will take a lot of time, as the shooting wrapped recently and the film is set to hit the screens on Diwali 2026. But would you believe that the pre-production took almost 10 years? Ramayana's pre-production process Yes! You heard that right. We are not over exaggerating. According to the official X handle of the Ramayana film, the makers have shed some light on the pre-production of the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer. It is said that Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra almost spent 10 years on pre-production, including scripting, screenplay, and dialogues for the mythological saga. Not only this, but the tweet also revealed that the makers sought help from Pandits and ancient Vashisht Yoga Shastras for scripting. So, fans can be assured that there will be a lot of authenticity in the dialogues and scripting when they see the magnum opus on the big screen. Ramayana announcement video The announcement video gives a glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. It also confirms the cast of the film. Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The background music, composed by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, is surely giving us goosebumps. All you need to know about Ramayana Produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana will be released in two parts. While the first part will arrive on Diwali 2026, the second one will hit the screens on Diwali 2027. Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Ravie Dubey is cast as Lord Lakshman. Sai Pallavi is essaying the role of Goddess Sita. Yash will play the demon king, Ravana. Apart from them, Ramayana stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Sunny Deol, Kunal Kapoor, Arun Govil, Sheeba Chadha, Lara Dutta, and more. It also boasts a collaboration between two global music legends, A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
