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AR Rahman & Hans Zimmer Unite for Ramayana Score
15 Jan
Summary
- AR Rahman collaborates with Hans Zimmer for Ramayana's music.
- The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana.
- Part one of the film is slated for a November 2026 release.
Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' is generating significant buzz, particularly for its ambitious musical score. Renowned composer AR Rahman has teamed up with Oscar-winning maestro Hans Zimmer, marking their first collaboration. Rahman recently shared insights into their creative process, describing their work as crafting something "iconic and important," with Zimmer providing a unique soundscape to which Rahman added Sanskrit elements.
The film aims to present a familiar epic in a novel way for audiences worldwide. Rahman emphasized the challenge of reimagining a story known intimately by every Indian while infusing it with new qualities rooted in culture. He also highlighted the contributions of lyricist Kumar Vishwas, describing him as deeply dedicated. The star-studded cast includes Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, and Yash as Ravana.
Further casting includes Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, with more actors yet to be confirmed. 'Ramayana' is set to be released in parts, with the first installment targeting theaters around November 2026, promising a grand cinematic experience.
