Ranbir charges whopping Rs 75 crore for ‘Ramayana’ – Sai Pallavi gets Rs 6 crore

Ranbir charges whopping Rs 75 crore for ‘Ramayana’ – Sai Pallavi gets Rs 6 crore

News comes to the fore that Ranbir Kapoor whose market rate was Rs 70 crore in the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial ‘Animal’ has reportedly charged Rs.75 crore for his role as Ram in the Nitesh Tiwari directorial ‘Ramayan’ while Sai Pallavi who plays Sita received Rs. 6 crores.

Meanwhile, Nitesh Tiwari has erected a massive set at the Film City in Mumbai’s Goregaon. A viral video of the same shows intricately designed pillars, reflecting the architecture suited for the mythological retelling.

Reports reveal that the massive set which replicates Lord Ram’s time at the Gurukul is worth
Rs 11 crore. Besides Ranbir, the Dangal’ director is said to hae roped in Yash as demon-king Raavan, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha for his three-part franchise.

Meanwhile, Richa Chadha articulates ‘Heeramandi’ could be India’s ‘Narcos’ or ‘Squid Game’

The trilogy will only be announced around mid-April since Ram Navami falls on the 17th. “There couldn’t be a more appropriate day than Ram Navmi for the announcement of Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious epic project,” observed an industry insider, adding that the team has been preparing for the trilogy over the last few years.

As per estimate the budget could be over Rs 600 crore, and the project will take up the next two years of Tiwari’s life.

Nitesh Tiwari claims that he is consumed by the idea of doing a large-screen version of this epic and ‘Ramayana’ is a part of almost every Hindu household. I grew up with it as an essential part of my life, and for me making it into a film is an honour he only dreamt and his prayers have been answered.

News Edit K.V.Raman