A staggering piece of news is emerging one after another about director Neeraj Tiwari’s film ‘Ramayana’. In the film ‘Ramayana’, South actress Sai Pallavi and one of Bollywood’s superstars, Ranbir Kapoor, will be seen in lead roles.
While Ranbir Kapoor will be portraying the lead role, Sai Pallavi will play a significant part
South superstar Yash will also be seen portraying the character of Ravana. This film is based on the epic Ramayana, and shooting commenced on April 2, 2024. The shooting of ‘Ramayana’ featuring Ranbir Kapoor has begun, and Ranbir Kapoor has shared a video from the sets of the film. Some pictures from the sets of the film had been leaked a few days ago.
The video showcases some temporary pillars and wooden walls. Fans speculate that a grand set will be prepared for Ayodhya, considered to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. Some captions on the images read, ‘Ramayana, Day One.’
Pictures of actress Sheeba Chadha and Lara Dutta have also gone viral on the internet
Dutta will be seen portraying the role of Queen Kaikeyi, Lord Rama’s stepmother, while Chadha will be portraying the cunning servant Manthara. Arun Govil, who portrayed the role of Lord Rama in the 1987 TV series, will play the role of Lord Rama’s father, King Dasharatha. Now let us tell you how much fees are being given to the artists of the film.
Sai Pallavi Fetching a Handsome Amount
According to a report by ‘Koimoi,’ Sai Pallavi is charging three times more than her usual fee to debut in Bollywood. While she usually charges between 2.5-3 crores for South films, for the film ‘Ramayana,’ she is getting 6 crores. It is estimated that she will receive 18-20 crores for the entire trilogy.
Fans Stunned by Ranbir Kapoor’s Fees
According to a report, Ranbir Kapoor is receiving 75 crores for each part of the film ‘Ramayana.’ This means he will receive 225 crores for the entire film. Ranbir Kapoor will be seen portraying the role of Lord Rama in the film.
Yash Also Making a Hefty Sum
‘KGF’ fame Yash will be portraying the character of Ravana in the film. The actor will be receiving 50 crores for each part. In total, Yash will receive 150 crores for the entire film.
Film Budget Likely to Exceed 500 Crores
According to a report by ‘Bollywood Hungama,’ the film ‘Ramayana’ is being made on a hefty budget of 500-600 crores. An expenditure of 11 crores has been incurred on the film’s set alone. This film is being made in three parts, depicting various stages of Lord Rama’s life, such as his birth, marriage to Sita, exile, and subsequent events.