Overview
- Ranbir Kapoor told British broadcaster ITV in London that he does not like the term 'Bollywood' and prefers to be identified with Indian cinema, remarks made during international promotion of Ramayana.
- The actor said the label is a derivative of Hollywood from the old name Bombay and argued that films rooted in local culture can connect with viewers worldwide.
- Ramayana is billed as a two-part, multi-language epic with Part 1 scheduled for worldwide release on November 5, 2026 and Part 2 planned for Diwali 2027.
- Producers plan an IMAX release and list Sony Pictures for global distribution outside India, Dharma Productions for Hindi markets, and DNEG as the main VFX partner.
- Some outlets have reported a roughly Rs 4,000 crore budget for the film but that figure appears to come from limited sourcing and should be treated cautiously.