Indra Actor: Ramayana's Rs 4000 Cr Budget is Indian Cinema Milestone

Kunal Kapoor, portraying Indra in "Ramayana: Part One," views the film as a significant benchmark for Indian cinema. Its success, he contends, will inspire more creative and financial risks within the industry. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, this epic adaptation boasts a reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore for its two parts, making it potentially the most expensive Indian film to date.

Released on November 5, "Ramayana: Part One" has garnered Rs 663 crore worldwide in its initial five days. Kapoor finds the film's ambition inspiring, stressing that its financial recovery is vital not just for the cast and crew but for the entire Indian film landscape. He explained that a successful performance would embolden others to undertake similarly ambitious projects.

Kapoor stated his decision to join the film was easy, drawn by its grand scale and the meticulous research invested by the team. He noted that the portrayal of Lord Indra in recent pop culture has been somewhat misrepresented, and he aimed to depict the character as a warrior king. For his role, Kapoor maintained a specific physique, having already built muscle for a Telugu film.

Filming battle sequences, often against green screens, presented challenges requiring significant imagination and physical endurance. Kapoor enjoyed the process, relating it back to the core of acting: imagination. He expressed satisfaction with the audience's connection to his character, despite limited screen time, acknowledging the narrative's need to prioritize Lord Ram's story.

Kapoor also suggested that Lord Indra's character is substantial enough for a spin-off, although no such discussions have occurred. Regarding his potential appearance in the second part of "Ramayana," he deferred to the makers' decision, expressing enjoyment in playing the role and observing its positive reception from the audience.