Three Ramayana Films Including Ranbir Kapoor's High-Budget Release Scheduled for 2026
Three Ramayana-inspired films are set for release around Dussehra and later in 2026, including Nitesh Tiwari's high-budget Ramayana: Part One starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. Produced by Namit Malhotra, whose family owns the visual effects company Prime Focus, the film has a budget of Rs 4,000 crore and plans a wide international release. Producer Anupriya Nagar emphasized the responsibility of actors portraying mythological figures, noting that lifestyle and humility are important beyond dietary choices. The Ramayana franchise aims for a significant cultural and cinematic impact.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (61/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, indianexpress, ndtv, theprint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 22 Sept, 11:43 pm. Other outlets followed.