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Ramayana: Rakul's Surpanakha Chariot Worth Rs 1.5 Crore - How Much Did Yash's Ravana Throne Cost?
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What Happened?
The art director of Ramayana revealed that over 150 sets were created for the film, with Surpanakha's chariot costing Rs 1.5 crore and Ravana's throne around Rs 1 crore.
Key points
- The film Ramayana involved a team of 500 to 600 people for set construction.
- The set construction began in April 2024 at Prime Focus Studios in Mumbai.
- Ravana's throne took four months to build and cost approximately Rs 1 crore.
- Surpanakha's chariot took three months to make and cost around Rs 1.5 crore.
- A 24-foot-tall skeleton model of Jatayu was created for performers.
- The film was released on November 5 in multiple formats including IMAX 3D.
Key insights
- The high production costs may influence future investments in Indian film projects.
- The detailed physical sets could set a new standard for visual storytelling in Indian cinema.
- The involvement of a large team indicates a trend towards collaborative filmmaking in the industry.
Why it matters
The film's elaborate set design and significant budget highlight the scale of modern Indian cinema.
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Ramayana· EventYash· PersonRakul Preet Singh· PersonNitesh Tiwari· PersonPrime Focus Studios· CompanyMumbai· CitySai Pallavi· PersonSunny Deol· Person
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