Overview

• The two-part adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari is being shot simultaneously with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
• Vivek Oberoi has been cast as Vidyutjihva, joining a lineup that includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Amitabh Bachchan as Jatayu.
• The Central Board of Film Certification cleared the film’s first 2-minute-36-second promo with a 'U' certificate, marking a key marketing milestone.
• With a budget of around USD 1 billion (Rs 835 crore), the production is among the costliest in Indian cinema and is in talks for overseas distribution with Warner Bros. Pictures.
• Arun Govil, famed for his original television portrayal of Lord Ram, appears as King Dasharath while earlier rumors about Anil Kapoor and Vikrant Massey joining the cast have been dismissed.