Overview

• The film’s USD 500 million budget makes it India’s most expensive production and secures global IMAX releases for Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
• Hans Zimmer has praised the epic as transcendent, declaring that its enduring relevance “doesn’t need explaining.”
• A.R. Rahman described the first scoring sessions in London, Los Angeles, Dubai as collaborative, highlighting Zimmer’s deep curiosity about Indian culture.
• Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios with DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, the two-part adaptation draws on Valmiki’s original epic.
• The project leverages DNEG’s Oscar-winning VFX and AI-driven localization to deliver a culturally resonant spectacle for global audiences.