Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: Filming Begins March 2, 2024!

Image: Reddit January 12, 2024 By Rohan Gaikwad

Following the success of "Animal," Ranbir Kapoor gears up for Nitesh Tiwari's "Ramayana."

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Kapoor initiates filming on March 2, 2024, in Mumbai, with additional schedules in April and May.

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Director Nitesh Tiwari plans a prolonged schedule in Film City. Initial shoots focus on dialogue-heavy scenes.

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April and May schedules include filming major crowd sequences and intense war portions.

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Director Tiwari and VFX powerhouse DNEG intricately design the mythological universe for the epic.

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Months invested in look tests and 3D mapping sessions with the cast ensure meticulous pre-production.

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Kapoor heads to Los Angeles in February for crucial technical rehearsals at the DNEG office.

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The makers aim to release "Ramayana" in the second half of 2025, adding to the anticipation.

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