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Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana is touted as one of the biggest Indian films ever. The first look of Ranbir Kapoor Yash and Sai Pallavi-starrer has excited fans with its impressive VFX and terrific music. Made on a reported budget of Rs 1600 crore the movie is based on the Hindu epic of Ramayana considering to be a mega-budget film. Ranbir Kapoor is expected to portray the role of Lord Ram whereas Sai Pallavi will be seen as Goddess Sita and KGF star Yash essays the role of Raavana. The supporting ensemble too boasts big names such as Sunny Deol Ravi Dube Rakul Preet Singh Lara Dutta Arun Govil Baahubali fame Ramya Krishnan and Sheeba Chaddha among many others. How much the Ramayana actors are getting paid? According to a report by Filmfare Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly the highest-paid actor in the cast. He is being paid a staggering Rs 75 crore each for Ramayana part 1 and 2. The actor is likely to earn Rs 150 crore for his portrayal in both installments. Sai Pallavi who portrays the role of Goddess Sita will earn around Rs 6 crore per part. This brings her total remuneration to Rs 12 crore. Yash who is also the films co-producer alongside Namit Malhotra is charging Rs 50 crore per part. Sunny Deol who will be seen playing Lord Hanuman has reportedly charged Rs 20 crore for the two-part epic saga. Ramayana is one of the most expensive Indian films ever A source close to the producer Namit Malhotra has confirmed that Ramayana is one of the most expensive films ever made in Indian cinema. While Ramayana 1 is being made on a budget of Rs 900 crore the second part of Ramayana has a cost of Rs 700 crore. The reason for the reduction in budget for part two is a result of a large investment in asset and world creation for part one leaving just the action sequences for the second instalment. The characters built and designed alongside the set pieces will continue to be a part of the second instalment. The source said.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Namit Malhotra (@iamnamitmalhotra) Hollywoods top stunt directors Terry Notary and Guy Norris are working together to produce high-octane action sequences in the mythological drama. According to reports the first part of Ramayana is expected to hit theatres on Diwali 2026 while the second part will release on Diwali 2027.