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Ramayana: Beyond Movies, An Indian Mythology Universe
19 Oct
Summary
- Ramayana franchise aims for a cinematic universe beyond two films.
- Expansion plans include games, merchandise, and theme park experiences.
- Producers aim to educate Western collaborators on Ramayana's scale.
The Ramayana franchise is being developed as a sprawling cinematic universe, with ambitions to extend far beyond the two planned films. Producer Namit Malhotra has outlined a vision for a universe built on Indian mythology that could potentially surpass major Hollywood franchises.
Malhotra expressed that Ramayana is a philosophy to be unlocked, not just a story to be adapted. The franchise's expansion is intended to open up various engagement areas, including video games, a comprehensive merchandise line, spin-off films, television series, animated features, and theme park experiences.
Significant effort is being invested in educating Western collaborators about the profound scale and significance of Ramayana, positioning it as a universe predating and exceeding existing popular franchises like Star Wars and Marvel. The production is committed to drawing inspiration directly from Indian cultural elements for its art, costumes, characters, and music.
Ramayana Part 1 is set for a worldwide release on November 5, with Part 2 slated for Diwali 2027. The film features a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, with music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
