- By Ridhi Suri
- Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' has been making waves even before its official announcement. This sprawling epic, which began filming earlier this month, is hailed as one of the most expensive undertakings in cinema. With Ranbir Kapoor embodying Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi portraying Goddess Sita, the movie has enlisted KGF star Yash to depict the character of Raavan. Not just this,. but Yash will also co-produce this ambitious project alongside Namit Malhotra.
Confirming it to Variety, Yash revealed, "It has been my long-term aspiration to make films that will showcase Indian cinema on a global level. In pursuit of that, I was in L.A. to ally with one of the best VFX studios, and to my amazement, the driving force behind it was a fellow Indian. Namit and I had various ideation sessions, and coincidentally, our synergy on the vision for Indian cinema aligned perfectly. We brainstormed various projects, and during these discussions, the subject of ‘Ramayana’ came up. Namit had a part of it in the works."
"The ‘Ramayana,’ as a subject, deeply resonates with me and I had an approach in my mind for it. By joining forces to co-produce ‘Ramayana’ we are bringing together our collective vision and experience to create an Indian film that will ignite excitement and passion in audiences across the world," he added.
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The actor, who will be seen in Toxic, articulated that 'Ramayana' resonates deeply with our essence. Despite our perceived familiarity, each interaction with it unveils new insights, fosters fresh understanding, and presents distinct perspectives. "Ramayana’ is woven into the fabric of our lives. We believe we know it well, yet each encounter unveils fresh wisdom, ignites new knowledge, and offers unique perspectives. Our vision is to translate this timeless epic onto the silver screen in a grand spectacle, honoring its scale. But at its core, it will be an honest and faithful portrayal of the story, the emotions, and the enduring values we hold so dear. This is a journey to share the ‘Ramayana’ with the world, a testament to our commitment to creative exploration, bold visions and honest storytelling," Yash claimed.
Meanwhile, director Nitesh Tiwari has commenced shooting for his highly anticipated film, which reportedly features Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Filming began in April, and soon, other leading actors will join the cast.
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