Namit Malhotra continues to be a brave producer as he pulls out all the stops to bring the epic tale of history RamayanaOn the big screen. The teaser was released a day ago, and it shows the grandeur of the film with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. With a production budget of Rs. 4000 crores for both the films combined, the stakes are at an all-time high, and yet Namit is backing his vision with utmost conviction.
EXCLUSIVE: Namit Malhotra turns down historic Rs 700 crore OTT bid for Ranbir Kapoor-Yash’s Ramayan; A staggering Rs. 1000 crore deal
Rather than risk the film by selling digital, satellite and music rights, Namit is keeping it close to his chest. “Namit got an offer of Rs 700 crore for both the films combined, the highest margin ever for an Indian film. But it took him no time in rejecting the offer. Considering the huge cost of Rs 4000 crore, Namit and his team feel that Ramayana It deserves more because it is a legacy film that will speak to generations to come. He is expecting Rs. 1000 crore deal with OTT players, left Rs. Rs 3,000 crore is to be recovered from other sources including global theatrical,” a source told IHNS.
The source also revealed that Namit is confident the players will increase their offers once they see more from the world. Ramayana. “This is a film that offers global reach across all platforms. And Rs 1000 crore for the two films together is quite a good price considering the potential. They keep the rights with them and will partner with the right player at the right price. The possibility for them to sell only one part right now, and keeping the second part on hold till the release of part one, is a strategy that the team has stalwart Opted for.”
Ramayana Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol are in lead roles. The film has been confirmed for release in Diwali 2026.
