Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has brought the familiar epic to the big screen with grand visuals and magnificent scale. The production team constructed several enormous physical structures, including Ravana's throne, Shurpanakha's chariot and a skeletal model of Jatayu worth crores of rupees.
Expensive Ramayana Creations You Wouldn't Expect
Director Ramesh Andhale, in an interview with Prabhat Khabar, revealed that the team of Ramayana built more than 150 sets. Some of the sets took months to complete, while other props went through rigorous alterations before making it to the final cut.
Here are five examples of stunning creations that you did not expect to cost so much.
1. Ravana's throne cost Rs 1 crore and featured 24-carat gold leafing
Yash as Ravana is already ruling the audiences’ hearts. Ravana appears to be set in a royal setting and a glorious throne costing approximately Rs 1 crore, as per director Ramesh Andhale.
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He also revealed that the throne took almost four months to complete.
The throne was made using fibre and subsequently finished with 24-carat gold leafing.
2. Shurpanakha's chariot cost ₹1.5 crore despite appearing in one scene
If you loved Rakul Preet Singh's Shurpanakha's elaborate entry at Rama and Lakshman's hut in Panchavati, then you must know that her gold-plated chariot is more expensive than Ravana’s throne.
The director of the movie revealed its estimated cost to be Rs. 1.5 crore and took almost three months to complete.
What makes the creation particularly noteworthy is its reported cost of ₹1.5 crore, making it more expensive than Ravana's throne. The challenge was to make it operational rather than a stationary structure for the camera.
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3. The production team built a 24-foot skeletal model of Jatayu
Everyone is talking about the Jatayu sequence of the movie. While the visuals are impressive, the construction is even more striking.
The production team made a 24-foot-tall skeletal model of Jatayu to help actors maintain accurate eye-lines and deliver their dialogues more naturally.
The production team has not disclosed the model's construction cost. However, it provides insight into how the art department prepared for scenes involving characters that could not be represented by conventional human-sized stand-ins.
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4. Pushpak Vimana was constructed in four separate sections
If the cost of Ravana’s throne has astonished you, then his mystical flying vehicle, Pushpak Vimana, is another massive creation. The structure is almost 50 feet in diameter.
As it was too large, the team divided the prop into four separate sections. The final construction of the prop was completed in approximately 40 to 50 days, after altering 50-60 designs.
"We didn't want something which looks like, 'How can this fly?' We wanted some kind of science to go into it," the filmmaker explained while discussing the thought process behind its design.
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5. Ravana's jewellery included up to 130 individual pieces
While Ravana’s persona dominates the screen, his elaborate looks deserve a spotlight.
In an interview with NDTV, Tarang Arora, creative head of House of Amrapali, revealed that the team created 13 jewellery looks for Ravana, each comprising approximately eight to 10 pieces. This translates to between 104 and 130 individual ornaments, with each complete look weighing around 6-7 kg.
The designs featured snakes, demon faces, lions and Lord Shiva's trishul, reflecting Ravana's identity as a powerful ruler and a devotee of Shiva.
One of the most challenging pieces was his chest plate, which was entirely handcrafted by artisans.
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The production design of Ramayana goes beyond elaborate backdrops, with physical models, handcrafted jewellery and functional structures contributing to its cinematic scale.
Which of these creations surprised you the most?
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FAQs
Q1. How much did Ravana's throne cost in Ramayana?
A1. Ravana's throne reportedly cost ₹1 crore and took four months to build.
Q2. How much did Shurpanakha's chariot cost in Ramayana?
A2. The chariot reportedly cost ₹1.5 crore and took three months to construct.
Q3. What was the budget of Ramayana movie 2026?
A3. The makers have not officially disclosed the film's total production budget.