Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra has expressed his desire to expand the film into a massive entertainment franchise similar to Marvel, DC and Star Wars.
Ramayanawhich stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, is reportedly being envisioned as more than just a two-part cinematic adaptation.
At a Telugu pre-release event, Malhotra spoke at length about expanding the franchise.
He said, “The idea is not to make one or two movies and stop the journey of Rama. In fact, it is to start this journey.
“When you hear stories about Star Warswhen you hear about Marvel or DC, the idea is that they’ve created what they call a universe. Ramayana is a universe.”
In addition, he explained why he believes the franchise could hold significance for future generations by educating them about their culture and history.
“We were spending a lot of our time, effort and money to make sure that when we bring this to our children and to the next generation, this is something meaningful,” he added.
For the unversed, Ramayana: Part One is expected to be released in cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026.