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Ranbir Kapoor Needs To Earn Unbelievable 9600 Crore To Match The Profits Of The First Bollywood Film On Lord Ram!

Ranbir Kapoor Needs To Earn Unbelievable 9600 Crore To Match The Profits Of The First Bollywood Film On Lord Ram!

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Ramayana Box Office: Impossible To Match The Profits Of The First Bollywood Film On Lord Ram! (Photo Credit –Prime Focus Studios) Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming magnum opus Ramayana is undoubtedly one of the most ambitious projects in the history of Indian cinema. With Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the divine shoes of Lord Ram, and Sai Pallavi all set to play Devi Sita, the film has some very huge targets to meet. The mythological religious drama has a massive budget of 800 crore, which sets up an almost impossible mountain to climb. Will Ranbir Kapoor Deliver The Most Profitable Film On Lord Ram? It would be interesting to see if Ranbir Kapoor delivers the most profitable film on Lord Ram in the history of Hindi Cinema! In fact, it would be a mammoth task for him to even match the profits of the first film made on Lord Ram! The First Ramayana – Ram Rajya! The first Bollywood film, based on Ramayana, was titled Ram Rajya! It was released in 1943, and was the third highest-grossing film …

Annu Kapoor questions Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: ‘The casting is quite questionable’

Annu Kapoor questions Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: ‘The casting is quite questionable’

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Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has been making headlines ever since its first glimpse was unveiled, but the film has also found itself at the centre of repeated debates. Veteran actor Annu Kapoor is the latest to weigh in again, questioning Sai Pallavi’s casting as Goddess Sita and sharing his doubts about the film’s overall approach. Annu Kapoor questions Sai Pallavi’s casting as Sita. ((PTI Photo) ) Annu Kapoor questions Sai Pallavi’s casting as Sita Speaking to Zoom, Annu appeared unconvinced about the project and even questioned where it currently stands. He also wondered if the film had already hit theatres. The veteran actor then turned his attention to Sai’s casting as Sita, saying the makers should be more mindful of the religious and cultural significance attached to such iconic characters. “But you need to understand who you have chosen for the role of Sita. Goddess Sita is worshipped as a mother. People in this country worship Lord Ram as an avatar of Lord Narayan. The casting is quite questionable. Let the film release,” he stated. Annu …

Ramayana Delhi trailer launch l Ranbir Kapoor hopes to take Arun Govil’s legacy ahead as Lord Ram; Deets inside

Ramayana Delhi trailer launch l Ranbir Kapoor hopes to take Arun Govil’s legacy ahead as Lord Ram; Deets inside

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An evening of cinema dipped in positivity of Ramayana, filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, turned the hall of Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi into almost a replica of Ayodhya with a grand stage looking like a palace, Awadhi, Rajputa, Marwari cuisines for the grand trailer launch of their upcoming film Ramayana. The entire cast, including Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi spoke about the journey of this film from inception to now approaching release. Arun Govil will play the role of King Dashrath, father of Ram. An interesting moment shared on stage was when actor-politician Arun Govil, famous for playing Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana, stood next to Ranbir, who plays the character in the upcoming film. As nostalgia and excitement took over the audience seeing them together, Ranbir assured Arun that he will take the baton of his legacy ahead with the film. Also Read | Exclusive| Rishab Rikhiram Sharma to make his Bollywood music debut with Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana trailer title track Ranbir said, “Aapne yeh zimmedari saalon se itni khubsoorati, …

Yash says Ramayana is India’s dream, heaps praise on Ranbir Kapoor: ‘How you have surrendered to this role’

Yash says Ramayana is India’s dream, heaps praise on Ranbir Kapoor: ‘How you have surrendered to this role’

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The trailer launch of Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp in New Delhi on Saturday turned into an unforgettable evening, not just because of the film’s grand first glimpse but also because of Yash’s surprise appearance. The event saw the presence of producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, and cast members, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Arun Govil, Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey, Shobana, Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Ajinkya Deo, and Kumar Vishwas. Yash calls Ranbir Kapoor phenomenal, says Ramayana is made with one shared dream. Yash makes a surprise entry at Ramayana trailer launch The grand event brought together the cast and creative team behind one of India’s most ambitious films. Yash, who plays Ravana and is also producing the film alongside Namit Malhotra, took the stage to celebrate a project that he described as a shared dream. The trailer also received an enthusiastic response from the media for its scale, visual effects and the face-off between Lord Ram and Ravana. Addressing the audience, Yash said, “I’m really happy to be part of this wonderful, wonderful project. …

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi lead grand Ramayana event, Sunny Deol makes a surprise appearance | Bollywood News

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi lead grand Ramayana event, Sunny Deol makes a surprise appearance | Bollywood News

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Ahead of Ramayana trailer launch at the San Diego Comic Con on July 24, the makers hosted a grand promotional event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday. The event was attended by several members of the film’s cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Shobhana, Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Ajinkya Deo, Arun Govil and Kunal Kapoor. The event, titled Pratham Sankalp, offered audiences first detailed look at the film’s ambitious visual scale, along with glimpses of its principal characters. It was also the first look at the film’s trailer for a select audience. The event began with a special performance of Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma who is also composing for the film besides Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. Nitesh Tiwari explained his choice of Lord Rama and Sita in the film, saying, “An artiste’s eyes always tell the truth. I saw Lord Rama in Ranbir’s eyes and Sita in Sai Pallavi’s eyes. Apart from being talented, both of them have the sincerity that I wanted in these very important …

5 things to know as Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi kick off Ramayana promotions with Pratham Sankalp event

5 things to know as Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi kick off Ramayana promotions with Pratham Sankalp event

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Months after we got the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is finally ready to take its next big step. The film’s promotional journey began with the grand Pratham Sankalp event in New Delhi. With a trailer preview, a global Comic-Con showcase, and fresh updates on Ranbir Kapoor, here’s a look at five key things to know about this ambitious retelling of the epic. Sai Pallavi and Ranbir Kapoor play Sita and Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Pratham Sankalp marks the beginning of Ramayana’s promotions Ramayana officially began its promotional campaign with the Pratham Sankalp event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on July 18. Co-producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, and cast members, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Arun Govil, Ravi Dubey, Shobana, Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Ajinkya Deo, and Kumar Vishwas, attended the event. After the Delhi event, the team will head to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 as part of the film’s international promotional campaign. Ranbir Kapoor attends despite conjunctivitis Even though Ranbir has been diagnosed …

Annu Kapoor questions Sai Pallavi’s casting in Ramayana, again says ‘Who is Nitesh Tiwari?’ | Bollywood News

Annu Kapoor questions Sai Pallavi’s casting in Ramayana, again says ‘Who is Nitesh Tiwari?’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 18, 2026 02:21 PM IST Actor Annu Kapoor has, for the past three years, maintained that he has no idea who filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari is. He has repeatedly claimed that he does not follow films and is unaware of the status of Tiwari’s ambitious Ramayana. Yet, despite those assertions, Kapoor has continued to share his views on the project whenever asked. This time, he questioned the casting of Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. Continuing his criticism of the project, Annu Kapoor recently told Zoom, “Make something else. What happened to it? Have they released it yet?” Moments later, Kapoor went on to discuss what he expects from the film, adding: “What do you think they will make? Whatever they make, they will only upgrade Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana technologically and perhaps increase its scale. But you need to understand who you have chosen for the role of Sita. Goddess Sita is worshipped as a mother. People in this country worship Lord Ram as an avatar of Lord Narayan. The casting is quite …

Annu Kapoor backs Satluj OTT takedown, tells Diljit Dosanjh: ‘Why indulge in self-pity? Go to Supreme Court’

Annu Kapoor backs Satluj OTT takedown, tells Diljit Dosanjh: ‘Why indulge in self-pity? Go to Supreme Court’

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Diljit Dosanjh‘s Satluj landed in controversy after being taken down from ZEE5 just two days after its release. The government’s decision reignited the conversation around censorship and creative freedom, drawing mixed reactions from across the film industry after it took three years to release the film. While many have spoken against the move, veteran actor Annu Kapoor has come out in support of the government’s stand, saying the makers should fight the matter legally instead of seeking public sympathy. Annu Kapoor talks about the OTT removal of Satluj. Directed by Honey Trehan, the film was originally titled Punjab 95 and has spent years caught in a battle over certification. It eventually skipped a theatrical release and premiered directly on ZEE5 on July 3, since OTT platforms do not require CBFC certification. But within 48 hours, the film disappeared from the platform after the government directed ZEE5 to remove it, reportedly over concerns related to national security. Annu Kapoor says the makers should move the Supreme Court Speaking to Kadak, Annu Kapoor said the filmmakers should …

Dia Mirza reveals Anil Kapoor was ‘responsible for convincing’ her to do films: He said ‘you’d be beautiful on screen’

Dia Mirza reveals Anil Kapoor was ‘responsible for convincing’ her to do films: He said ‘you’d be beautiful on screen’

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This year Dia Mirza Rekhi marks 25 years into films, and she does it with one of the busiest phases of her career. She recently had the release of Ikka with actors Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, a cameo opposite actor Anil Kapoor in Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-starrer Alpha and now even a web series Operation Safed Sagar in the offing, which releases next month. While she gushes on the mention of the surge of work coming her way, it takes her back to the beginning of when it all began for her and reveals how it was Anil Kapoor who was actually responsible for her cinematic journey. Dia Mirza and Anil Kapoor (Photos: Instagram) “Anil Kapoor was responsible for convincing me to become a part of films,” the 44-year-old reveals, adding, “He met me right after my Asia Pacific pageant. He and Anupam Kher were very keen that I do the film that they were working on, and they were the ones who helped me get my first film. So, in a way, for …

‘Why indulge in self-pity?’: Annu Kapoor backs government ban on Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj | Bollywood News

‘Why indulge in self-pity?’: Annu Kapoor backs government ban on Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiJul 17, 2026 07:33 PM IST Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj has sparked a heated public debate in recent weeks. Directed by Honey Trehan, the film, previously titled Punjab 95, was finally released on July 3 on streaming platform ZEE5 after spending four years caught in a censorship battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, within 48 hours of its release, the film was taken down from the platform following a directive from the Government of India. ‘Why indulge in self-pity?’ Since then, several celebrities have come out in support of the film, criticising censorship and raising concerns over attempts to control narratives and freedom of expression. The latest to weigh in is veteran actor Annu Kapoor, who, however, has taken a different view on the controversy. Speaking to Kadak, Kapoor argued that the makers should challenge it in court. “If that’s the case, then take the matter to the Supreme Court. If the Censor Board has declared such a film unacceptable, then knock on the doors of the Supreme Court. There …