The process of building expensive sets and the most expensive movies

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Gorgeous Film Sets: The Amazing Art of Indian Cinema

New Delhi. The grandeur of films does not depend only on the actors or locations, but behind it lies the months of hard work of a dedicated team. When we experience a historical or grand film, its sets take us to a different world. But this magic doesn’t happen suddenly; This requires a well-planned and technical process.

set building process

The production designer and art director are responsible for preparing the set of the film. These experts first prepare blueprints after understanding the director’s vision, which includes every small detail like the size of the palace, the design of the doors, the combination of colors and the texture of the walls. The set is then slowly erected using wood, fibre, plaster and other special materials. Sometimes the sets are so realistic that the audience mistake them for real locations.

Contribution of Sanjay Leela Bhansali

When talking about grand sets in Indian cinema, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s name definitely comes up. His films are identified by their luxurious and expensive sets, which give a new dimension to the story.

Most expensive sets of Bollywood

If we talk about the most expensive sets of Bollywood, then **Bajirao Mastani** tops the list. The film stars **Ranveer Singh**, **Deepika Padukone**, and **Priyanka Chopra** in the lead roles, and approximately Rs 145 crore was spent on building its sets. This set is still remembered for its grandeur and detailing.

At the same time, **Devdas** is also counted among the most luxurious films of its time. The performances of **Shah Rukh Khan**, **Aishwarya Rai Bachchan**, and **Madhuri Dixit** were seen in it. According to reports, around Rs 20 crores were spent on the sets of the film, out of which Rs 12 crores were spent only on the construction of Chandramukhi’s brothel.

**Prem Ratan Dhan Payo** is also known for its royal grandeur. **Salman Khan** and **Sonam Kapoor** played the lead roles in this film, and around Rs 13 to 15 crores were spent in making its sets.

Similarly, around Rs 12 crore was spent on the sets of **Jodhaa Akbar** which featured **Hrithik Roshan** and **Aishwarya Rai Bachchan**. The grandeur of the palaces and courts of the film mesmerized the audience.

**Kalank** was also in the news for its huge sets. About Rs 15 crore was spent in preparing the sets of this film, in which **Varun Dhawan**, **Alia Bhatt**, and **Aditya Roy Kapur** acted.

experience grandeur

The sets of these films are not just expenditure figures, but they show that cinema is a visual art. Intricate work is done to make each frame one-of-a-kind. That’s why when audiences experience these films, they get not just the story, but also a grand experience, which stays in their minds for a long time.