Explainer: Dozens of films and serials made on ‘Ramayana’, know why Ranbir Kapoor’s film is the most special?

Ramayana Films and TV Shows: When it comes to Indian culture and faith, the name of Ramayana is taken first. This is the reason why cinema and television also brought this story on screen and the audience also liked it. In the last century or so, many films, TV serials and animated projects have been made on Ramayana. At the same time, now director Nitesh Tiwari is once again bringing this epic on the big screen. This film starring stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash has been in the news for a long time.

Ranbir (Ranbir Kapoor) Since the budget of Ramayana is said to be Rs 4000 crore, its buzz is quite high. Recently the makers have announced that the trailer of the film will be released on July 24. After which the excitement of the fans has increased even more. So let us know why this film is different from other films and shows made on Ramayana.

When was the first film on Ramayana made?

Films based on the story of Ramayana started being made from the early stages of Indian cinema. Even during the era of silent films, various incidents related to Lord Ram and Ramayana were shown in theatres. At that time, technology was limited, but because of the religious issue, these films got response. In subsequent decades, with the advent of color films and better technology, many films were made on different chapters of Ramayana. In these, incidents like Lord Ram’s exile, Sita abduction, Hanuman’s journey to Lanka and Ravana’s killing were shown in different films.

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Ramanand Sagar changed history

At the same time, the Ramayana which people like even today is Ramanand Sagar’s TV serial which came in 1987. At that time, on Sunday morning the entire country would sit in front of the TV and there would be silence on the streets and people would watch the show. In this serial, Arun Govil played the role of Lord Ram, Deepika Chikhalia played the role of Mother Sita and Arvind Trivedi played the role of Ravana. People liked these artists a lot, not only this, people have given them the status of Lord Ram and Sita in real life.

Other TV versions of Ramayana also came

Even after Ramanand Sagar, many production houses presented Ramayana in a new style. Many serials were made with new artists on different channels. Modern VFX and new sets were used in these. However, no one could create the impact of Ramanand Sagar among the audience again. The biggest reason for this was the emotional connection and story of that period.

Animation and international projects were also made

Ramayana was not limited to India only. Animated films were also made on this epic. In the year 1993, the animated film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, made in collaboration between Japan and India, was liked all over the world. Apart from this, many animated films and series were also made for children, which helped in taking the story of Ramayana to the new generation.

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Why is Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ special?

1. The film will be released in two parts

Actually, Ranbir Kapoor’s film is going to be released in two parts. With this the entire story will be shown very well. In the first part, the focus will be on the initial events of Lord Ram’s life and the story till his exile, while in the second part, big events like Lanka war and Ravana’s killing can be seen.

2. Starcast of the film

In the film, Ranbir Kapoor will be seen in the role of Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi is playing the role of Mata Sita, while Yash is playing the role of Ravana. The casting of these three actors has further increased the excitement about the film. Apart from this, many big actors like Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Arun Govil, Sheeba Chaddha are included in the film.

3. Use of VFX on a large scale

This film is being counted among the most ambitious visual films of Indian cinema. The makers aim to bring the world of Ramayana to life with Hollywood level visual effects. Huge sets, digital technology and modern CGI are among the biggest features of this film.

4. Big budget film

Another special thing about this film is that it can be included among the most expensive films of Indian cinema. Although the makers have not officially disclosed the budget, it is said to be Rs 4000 crore and considering the scale, star cast and technology of the film, it is being considered as a mega project.

5. Eye on global audience

Ramayana is going to entertain the audience not only in India but at the global level. The film will also be released on a large scale internationally.

Can history be repeated?

Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Ramayana’ is still present in people’s memories. In such a situation, the biggest challenge before Ranbir Kapoor and Nitish Tiwari will be to live up to the expectations of the audience. In films made on religious subjects, it is very important to maintain a balance of emotions and faith along with entertainment and if this was not done then the film could suffer huge losses. It is known that the audience was not able to connect with Prabhas’s Ramayana.

FAQs

1. Why is Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ special?
– Ramayana will be released in two parts. Its starcast and high-level VFX are its biggest features.

2. Which is the most popular TV show on Ramayana?
-Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Ramayana’ which came in 1987 is the most famous.

3. Who is playing the role of Lord Ram and Ravana in the film?
-Ranbir Kapoor will be seen in the role of Lord Ram and Yash Ravana.

Q4. Is ‘Ramayana’ a big budget film?
‘Ramayana’ is being considered among the biggest projects of Indian cinema.

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