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Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the grandest cinematic projects in Indian history. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita the film is being hailed as a once-in-a-generation magnum opus with a jaw-dropping budget of Rs 4000 crore. Ranbir’s fitness coach Shivohaam earlier revealed on Humans of Bombay that “Ranbir gained 10-12 kilos for the role of Vijay.” That phase focused on building strength and mass. Now for Ramayana the actor has completely switched gears. His current regimen emphasises agility precision and the spiritual embodiment of Lord Rama. His training includes a mix of high-intensity workouts and outdoor routines combining traditional gym sessions with callisthenics battle ropes cycling hiking and swimming. Another of his trainers Nam-Wook Kang shared glimpses of the actor performing mid-air callisthenics and muscle-ups proving that Ranbir is going beyond physical preparation to bring divinity to life on screen. Who plays what in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana? The cast lineup reads like a dream. Ranbir Kapoor steps into the role of Lord Rama while Sai Pallavi will embody Goddess Sita. The soulful actress who usually charges around Rs 2.5–3 crore per film will reportedly earn Rs 6 crore per part making her total fee Rs 12 crore for both instalments. Ravi Dubey will portray Lakshmana while Sunny Deol takes on the mighty role of Lord Hanuman. As per reports Sunny Deol is being paid around Rs 20 crore for each part. On the other side of this epic narrative stands Yash the KGF superstar who plays the menacing yet charismatic Ravana. He is reportedly charging Rs 50 crore per part and is also co-producing the film under his banner Monster Mind Creations. How much is Ranbir Kapoor earning for Ramayana? Ranbir Kapoor who plays the lead is said to be the highest-paid actor in the ensemble. According to reports he is charging Rs 75 crore for each part making his total earnings a staggering Rs 150 crore for both films combined. India’s biggest film yet Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations Ramayana is being made in two parts the first scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second for Diwali 2027. The film’s production cost is estimated at Rs 4000 crore a figure that dwarfs any Indian film made so far. Speaking on The Prakhar Gupta Xperience podcast producer Namit Malhotra said “When we set out to make it everybody called me a lunatic because no Indian film comes close to it budget-wise. To put it simply it will be about $500 million by the time we are done with both the films – over Rs 4000 crore.” What makes Ramayana a global-scale project? This mythological epic brings together some of the world’s most celebrated talents. For the first time ever Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman are collaborating on a soundtrack. Hollywood action choreographers Terry Notary (Avengers Planet of the Apes) and Guy Norris (Mad Max: Fury Road) are designing the massive battle sequences. Production design is being handled by Ravi Bansal (Dune 2 Aladdin) and Ramsey Avery (Captain America Tomorrowland) promising visuals that will redefine Indian filmmaking on the global map. With its massive cast monumental budget and unprecedented production scale Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana isn’t just another film; it’s a cinematic pilgrimage. From Ranbir Kapoor’s disciplined transformation to Yash’s powerful screen presence this epic promises to be a landmark in world cinema. Highlights: Ranbir Kapoor’s physical transformation for Ramayana stuns fans online. The film’s total budget exceeds Rs 4000 crore making it India’s costliest project ever. Yash Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol join Ranbir in Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part epic saga.