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Ravana's Rs 1 Crore Throne Made of Melted Gold: Ramayana Art Director Reveals All
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What Happened?
The film 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' featuring Ranbir Kapoor released on November 5, 2026. Art director Ramesh shared insights on the film's grand sets and the making of Ravana's throne.
Key points
- The film's budget exceeds Rs 4,000 crore.
- Over 150 sets were constructed with 10 to 15 design iterations each.
- Ravana's throne took four months and Rs 1 crore to build.
- A 24-foot skeleton model of Jatayu was created for actor assistance.
- The Pushpak Vimana was built in four modules over 40 to 50 days.
- The Lanka set employed 500 to 600 workers simultaneously.
Key insights
- The elaborate set design may set new standards for future Indian films.
- High production costs reflect the growing ambition of Bollywood filmmakers.
- The film's success could influence future adaptations of epic tales.
Why it matters
The film showcases significant investment in Indian cinema, highlighting advancements in set design and production quality.
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Ramayana: Rise of a Legend· EventRanbir Kapoor· PersonYash· PersonSai Pallavi· PersonNitesh Tiwari· PersonRamesh· PersonSunny Deol· PersonMumbai· CityPrime Focus Studios· Organization
Source
India Today
