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Ramayana's 800 Cr Budget vs. Mythological Profit King
1 Aug
Summary
- Ramayana's 800 crore budget makes record profits nearly impossible.
- Animated film Mahavatar Narsimha earned 1553% return on investment.
- Ramayana needs over 13,000 crore to surpass Mahavatar Narsimha's profits.
Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated 'Ramayana,' starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, carries an immense budget of 800 crore. This significant investment, while promising world-class visual effects, presents a substantial challenge for achieving impressive box office returns and surpassing profit records.
The film's profitability is being measured against 'Mahavatar Narsimha,' an animated mythological film released in 2025. This film achieved an exceptional 1553% return on investment, earning 247.96 crore against its modest 15 crore budget, making it the most profitable mythological film post-COVID.
To even approach the profitability of 'Mahavatar Narsimha,' 'Ramayana' would need to generate an extraordinary return on investment of over 12,424 crore. This translates to a staggering total collection of approximately 13,224 crore, a figure widely considered mathematically unachievable in the current film market.
