Yash Breaks Silence on ‘Ramayana’s’ Massive ₹4,000 Cr Budget

**Yash Clarifies ‘Ramayana’ Budget: Rs 4,000 Crore Investment Covers Both Parts**

Actor and co-producer Yash has stepped forward to clear the air regarding the heavily discussed **Rs 4,000 crore budget** for Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming cinematic epic, ***Ramayana***. Addressing media and fans at the film’s official trailer launch event in Bengaluru on October 15, the star confirmed that the massive figure accounts for the total combined expenditure across both instalments of the two-part saga, rather than the first film alone.

Defending lead producer Namit Malhotra against public scrutiny over the project's scale, Yash urged Indian audiences to take pride in mounting a spectacle of global caliber.

## **Why Highlighting the Rs 4,000 Crore Budget Matters Globally**

The reported budget for Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation has been a major point of discussion in the Indian film industry. Explaining the strategy behind openly promoting the film's financial scale, Yash highlighted the dynamics of positioning Indian cinema on international platforms.

> *"People have not let go of Namit Malhotra ever since he spoke about spending Rs 4,000 crore on Ramayana. When we go abroad to promote our films, if we tell people that we have made a small-budget film, they may not give it the importance it deserves. We have to confidently tell them how much we have invested in making it. We need to showcase our country and what we are capable of,"* **Yash stated.**

Yash further explained that the Rs 4,000 crore figure includes extensive post-production, high-end visual effects, international distribution strategy, and worldwide promotional expenses for both films. 

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## **A Call for Unity and Support Across India**

Calling for collective backing from filmgoers, Yash requested audiences to view the magnum opus as a milestone for Indian cinema rather than getting bogged down by online debate.

> *"The figure quoted is the collective budget. Let others try to pull you down, but I request you not to follow a divide-and-rule approach. Let us focus on making this film successful. We need to come together as a country. I request the people of Karnataka to watch it with their entire families,"* **the actor added.**

## **‘Ramayana’ Star Cast, VFX, and Music Composers**

Directed by **Nitesh Tiwari**, *Ramayana* features a star-studded cast bringing the timeless epic to life:

| Character | Actor / Actress |

| :--- | :--- |

| **Lord Rama** | Ranbir Kapoor |

| **Goddess Sita** | Sai Pallavi |

| **Ravana** | Yash |

| **Lakshman** | Ravie Dubey |

| **Hanuman** | Sunny Deol |

| **Dasharatha** | Arun Govil |

| **Kaikeyi** | Lara Dutta |

| **Surpanakha** | Rakul Preet Singh |

| **Manthara** | Sheeba Chaddha |

| **Bharat** | Adinath Kothare |

The visual effects are being spearheaded by Oscar-winning VFX studio **DNEG**, while the background score and soundtrack are jointly composed by Academy Award winners **A. R. Rahman** and **Hans Zimmer**. 

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## **Release Date & US Runtime Details**

* **Part 1 Title:** *Ramayana: Rise of a Legend*

* **Part 1 Release Date:** **November 5, 2026**

* **Part 2 Release Date:** **Diwali 2027**

* **Runtime:** 3 hours and 15 minutes (195 minutes)

* **US Certification:** PG-13

With *Ramayana: Rise of a Legend* locked in for a grand theatrical release on November 5, 2026, the two-part spectacle aims to set a new benchmark for Indian storytelling across the globe.