{"id":31360,"date":"2026-08-07T16:48:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T11:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petrolnews.in\/live\/devendra-fadnavis-on-ramayana-film-oscar-win-or-disappointment\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T16:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T11:18:37","slug":"devendra-fadnavis-on-ramayana-film-oscar-win-or-disappointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petrolnews.in\/live\/devendra-fadnavis-on-ramayana-film-oscar-win-or-disappointment\/","title":{"rendered":"Devendra Fadnavis on Ramayana Film: Oscar Win or Disappointment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the film Ramayan, Ranveer Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that if the film Ramayana does not get an Oscar, he would be disappointed. He said this on Thursday during the inauguration of Prime Focus Studio, owned by Ramayana film producer Namit Malhotra.<\/p>\n

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CM Fadnavis said, ‘Ramayana is not just a film of a decade (10 years), but of an entire millennium (1000 years). If it doesn’t get an Oscar, I will be disappointed with the Academy’s jury.’<\/p>\n

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CM Fadnavis speaking during the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

He told the makers, ‘I would like to congratulate all of you who put in your efforts for the production of Ramayana, and now we are waiting for the release of Ramayana, and also waiting for the inauguration of Prime Focus’ Phase 2.’<\/p>\n

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Namit Malhotra with CM Fadnavis and Minister Ashish Shelar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fadnavis had earlier praised the film’s quality and technology during the WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai. He had said that India has an old tradition of storytelling and these stories should be conveyed to the next generation with the help of new technology.<\/p>\n

Trailer released on July 30<\/strong><\/p>\n

The trailer for the first part of the film Ramayana was launched worldwide on July 30 at 4:15 AM, on the auspicious occasion of Brahma Muhurta.<\/p>\n

The trailer of ‘Ramayana’ was simultaneously released on digital platforms in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.<\/p>\n

Watch a glimpse of the trailer-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Ranbir Kapoor’s look in the image of calm, radiant, and Maryada Purushottam appeared impressive.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ravi Dubey’s look as Lakshman, devoted to Lord Ram, appeared powerful.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sai Pallavi’s look as Mata Sita reflects simplicity and grace.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yash’s Raavan, with his powerful screen presence and fierce portrayal, is the most talked about.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Arun Govil’s role as Dasharatha, with his dignified personality, was effective.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lara Dutta will be seen in the role of Kaikeyi in the film ‘Ramayana’.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rakul Preet Singh is playing the role of Ravana’s sister, Surpanakha, in the film ‘Ramayana’.<\/span><\/p>\n

AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer are providing the music<\/strong> There has been a lot of discussion about the film’s music for a long time. In this film, two legendary musicians, AR Rahman and Oscar-winning Hans Zimmer, are collaborating for the first time to compose the background score and music. The film is being produced under Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and actor Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. This grand project is being made in two parts, the first part of which will be released in cinemas in November 2026 on the occasion of Diwali.<\/p>\n

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Film being made on a budget of 4000 crores<\/strong> Director Nitesh Tiwari, who has made blockbuster films like ‘Dangal’, has been working on this project for several years. According to media reports, the total budget of this film, which will be made in two parts, is around 4000 crore rupees, making it the most expensive film in the history of Indian cinema. The responsibility for the film’s visual effects (VFX) is being handled by the Oscar-winning company DNEG.<\/p>\n

Important things related to the film ‘Ramayana’-<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • In the film, Ranbir Kapoor will be seen in the role of Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Raavan, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.<\/li>\n
  • Arun Govil, who played the role of Ram in the 1987 TV show ‘Ramayan’, will be seen in the role of King Dasharath in this film.<\/li>\n
  • The total budget of the film is reportedly around 4,000 crore rupees, which makes it one of the most expensive films in Indian cinema.<\/li>\n
  • The film is being directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who made the highest-grossing Indian film, Dangal.<\/li>\n
  • The film’s music is being prepared by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman and Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer.<\/li>\n
  • The film is being made by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, DNEG, and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The film will be released on IMAX.<\/li>\n
  • The visual effects (VFX) work for the film is being handled by Oscar-winning studio DNEG and Prime Focus.<\/li>\n
  • The film will be released in two parts. The first part will be released in cinemas on Diwali 2026 and the second part on Diwali 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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