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Ramayana: Inside the Motion Capture for Sugriv
5 Nov
Summary
- Over 83 cameras capture actor's facial and body movements.
- Actor Suhail Nayyar plays Sugriv in the two-part film series.
- The role was a divine gift, secured after past performances.
Actor Suhail Nayyar is set to portray Sugriv in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming two-part film series, "Ramayana." The project employs cutting-edge technology, with Nayyar revealing that over 83 cameras and body sensors are utilized to capture intricate facial and bodily movements, akin to a "video game." This advanced motion capture is crucial for realizing characters like Sugriv, depicted as a vanara.
Nayyar considers his casting as Sugriv a "gift from God," stemming from his performance in the spy series "Saare Jahan Se Achha." Director Nitesh Tiwari specifically sought his dramatic capabilities for the role. This opportunity holds personal significance for Nayyar, who grew up witnessing Ramleela performances in Delhi.
The actor has a decade-long career, noted for roles in "Udta Punjab" and "Sharmaji Namkeen." For "Ramayana," he underwent movement classes, highlighting the distinct physical preparation required. The film features a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana.
