Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will headline director Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious trilogy, Ramayana. According to Bollywood Hungama, the film might become India’s most expensive production ever, with a projected budget of ₹835 crore. A source revealed, “The film needs 600 days of post-production work, which shows how massive the visual effects and technical detailing will be.”

Reported Cast of the Epic

Though the official cast has not been confirmed, The Siasat Daily shared a tentative list of actors expected to play key roles:

• Ranbir Kapoor – Lord Ram

• Sai Pallavi – Sita

• Yash – Ravana

• Sunny Deol – Hanuman

• Ravi Dubey – Lakshman

• Lara Dutta – Kaikeyi

• Rakul Preet Singh – Shurpanakha

• Kajal Aggarwal – Mandodari

• Amitabh Bachchan – Jatayu

• Anil Kapoor – King Janak (rumoured)

• Mohit Raina – Lord Shiva

• Vikrant Massey – Meghnad

• Kunal Kapoor – Lord Indra

• Vivek Oberoi – Vidyutjihva

• Arun Govil – King Dasharath

• Adinath Kothare – Bharat

• Ramya Krishnan – Kaushalya (rumoured)

• Sheeba Chaddha – Sumitra (rumoured)

• Bobby Deol – Kumbhakaran (rumoured)

Budget Speculation Raises Eyebrows

Despite buzz about the ₹835 crore budget, an industry insider told Bollywood Hungama, “These are inflated figures used to create hype. Realistically, the producers are aiming for a budget between ₹500–₹550 crore.” The source warned, “Spending more could harm the project. The makers want a grand film, but also need to recover the cost.”

A Balanced Approach

The team behind Ramayana wants to deliver a visually rich film without taking financial risks. They hope to strike a balance between ambition and practicality while bringing the epic to life.