Thu Jul 03 07:40:00 UTC 2025: ## India’s Most Expensive Film Ever: ‘Ramayana’ Budget Reaches ₹835 Crore, Producer Revealed

**Mumbai, India** – Anticipation for Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film ‘Ramayana’, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, has reached fever pitch following the release of a teaser showcasing Kapoor as Lord Ram and a glimpse of Yash potentially as Raavan. However, the sheer scale of this epic drama, reportedly budgeted at a staggering ₹835 crore (approximately $100 million USD), has sparked considerable interest in the figure bankrolling this ambitious project.

The man behind the mega-budget is producer Namit Malhotra. Malhotra, the son of producer Naresh Malhotra and grandson of cinematographer MN Malhotra, has a deep-rooted connection to the Bollywood industry. After pursuing studies in computer graphics, Malhotra launched his own company, initially a video workshop operating out of a garage.

This workshop, later expanding to offer post-production facilities, worked on shows like ‘Boogie Woogie’ and ‘Channel V’. In 1997, Malhotra merged his video workshop with his father’s film production and rental business to establish Prime Focus.

Prime Focus initially offered technical and creative services for TV shows and films. It later ventured into film production with titles like ‘The Hurricane Heist’ and ‘Brahmastra Part One’. A significant turning point came in July 2014, when Prime Focus merged with UK-based VFX studio DNEG.

DNEG has since become a global leader in visual effects, contributing to blockbuster films like ‘Blade Runner 2049’, ‘Tenet’, and ‘Dune: Part Two’. Over the past decade, DNEG has secured an impressive eight Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, cementing its reputation in the industry. With Namit at the helm, ‘Ramayana’ aims to set a new standard for Indian cinema, promising groundbreaking visuals and a compelling retelling of the classic epic. The film is planned to be released in two parts.

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