📌 Key Points
- Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ is India’s most expensive film at ₹4,000 crore ($500M).
- Features a historic musical collaboration between AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
- Rahman believes Zimmer’s global reputation will attract non-Indian viewers.
- Film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, releasing in two parts on Diwali 2026 & 2027.
The highly anticipated Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Ramayana’ is making headlines for its colossal budget and an unprecedented musical collaboration. AR Rahman recently shared his thoughts on working with Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer, suggesting Zimmer’s global appeal could significantly broaden the film’s international audience.
The Epic Collaboration: Rahman & Zimmer Unite for Ramayana
Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film Ramayana is one of the most talked-about projects in recent times. The film is reportedly being made on a staggering combined budget of ₹ 4,000 crore ($500 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever produced. The film is also marking the iconic collaboration of two legends — composers AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer , the two-time Academy Award-winning German composer. Recently, Rahman spoke about this collaboration.
Rahman admitted that Zimmer has set a benchmark while inspiring generations of musicians and called working with him “a great honour.”
Ramayana’s Staggering Budget & Release Plans
For the unversed, Hans Zimmer is considered one of the most influential film composers in history. He has composed music for iconic films like Interstellar, Inception, The Lion King, Gladiator and Dune. Apart from two Oscars, he has also won five Grammy Awards out of 24 nominations. AR Rahman, on the other hand, has won two Academy Awards and two Grammy Awards.
Zimmer’s Global Impact on Indian Cinema
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and will release in two parts. Its first instalment is set to hit theatres on Diwali 2026, while Ramayana Part 2 will release on Diwali 2027.
This landmark collaboration between two musical titans, AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, for ‘Ramayana’ not only elevates the film’s artistic ambition but also strategically positions it for unprecedented global outreach, potentially redefining Indian cinema’s international footprint.
