Indian cinema’s largest mythological spectacle is taking form as actor-producer Yash has begun principal images on “Ramayana.”

Yash‘s Monster Thoughts Creations and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios have partnered on the difference of the Indian epic.

The venture has enlisted Man Norris, the celebrated stunt director behind “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” “Mad Max: Fury Street” and “The Suicide Squad,” to choreograph elaborate motion sequences tailor-made particularly for the huge scale of this mythological adaptation. Norris is presently in India working intently with Yash to craft set items that would redefine Indian cinema’s method to large-scale spectacle.

The 2-part movie is being directed by Nitesh Tiwari, whose “Dangal” is the best Indian grosser of all time. Yash is finest identified for the “Okay.G.F.” motion movie franchise, the second a part of which can be the fifth-highest grossing Indian movie of all time. Malhotra is the worldwide CEO of visible results firm DNEG, which has powered seven VFX Oscar winners lately, together with “Dune: Half One” and “Tenet.”

The epic narrative follows Prince Rama’s 14-year exile, throughout which the demon king Ravana abducts his spouse Sita, resulting in a climactic battle.

The primary photos from the manufacturing reveal the Yash, who leads the ensemble solid alongside Ranbir Kapoor, in peak bodily situation, getting ready to embody Ravana. Yash is dedicated to a considerable 60-70 day capturing schedule for “Ramayana Half 1.”

The epic has been tailored quite a few occasions for display screen, notably in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic 1987 tv sequence “Ramayan,” the 1993 anime “Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama,” and extra just lately in 2023’s “Adipurush” starring Prabhas.

“Ramayana Half 1” is slated for launch throughout the 2026 Diwali vacation body, with the second installment following on Diwali 2027.