Brahmastra 2 to move forward after Ramayana, says Namit Malhotra at CinemaCon 2026 Namit Malhotra has confirmed that Brahmāstra Part Two is moving ahead, though it will take shape after work on Ramayana is completed. The producer shared the update during the global promotional launch of the mythological epic at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, where he appeared alongside actor Yash. The announcement has renewed interest in the planned continuation of the Astraverse, nearly four years after the first film was released in 2022 and teased a larger narrative centred on Dev and Amrita. Speaking about the sequel’s timeline, Malhotra indicated that the next chapter of the franchise will follow once Ramayana reaches completion. Astraverse to continue after Ramayana wraps up Malhotra’s update marks one of the clearest indications yet about the future of the Astraverse since director Ayan Mukerji began hinting at further developments after the release of Brahmāstra. The first instalment starred Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, and concluded with a reveal that set up the backstory of Dev and Amrita, laying the groundwork for the trilogy’s second part. Speculation around the sequel had intensified in October 2025 after Mukerji shared pictures from a mountain trip. Fans noticed what appeared to be a script in his hands, along with hashtags referencing Part 2 and Om, though the filmmaker did not confirm details at the time. Malhotra’s latest comments now suggest that developm... #Namit_Malhotra #Ramayana #Malhotra #Las_Vegas #Namit #moving_ahead #move_forward #Brahmāstra_Part #actor_Yash #Astraverse
EXCLUSIVE: Namit Malhotra rejects historic Rs. 700 crore OTT bid for Ranbir Kapoor-Yash’s Ramayana; eyes a staggering Rs. 1000 crore deal Namit Malhotra is turning out to be a brave producer, as he has gone all out to bring the epic tale of history Ramayana, to the big screen. The teaser dropped a day back, and it reflects the grandeur of the film with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. With a production budget of Rs. 4000 crores for the two films combined, the stakes are at an all-time high, and yet Namit is backing his vision with the utmost conviction. Instead of derisking the film by selling digital, satellite and music rights, Namit is holding it all close to his chest. "Namit received an offer of Rs. 700 crores for both the films put together, which is the highest ever by a margin for an Indian Film. But he took no time to reject the offer. Given the mammoth cost of Rs. 4000 crore, Namit and his team feel that Ramayana deserves more as it's a legacy film that will speak to generations ahead. He is expecting Rs. 1000 crore deal from OTT players, leaving Rs. 3000 crores to be recovered from other sources, including global theatrical," a source informed Bollywood HungamaThe source also informs that Namit is confident that the players will escalate their offers once they see more from the world of Ramayana. "It's a film that gives all platforms a global reach. And Rs. 1000 crores for two films put together is a rather good price given the potential. He is holding the... #crore #EXCLUSIVE #Ranbir_Kapoor #Namit_Malhotra #Ramayana #film #Malhotra #crores #Namit #Malhotra_rejects
BREAKING: Ramayana's 'Rama' asset is 2 minutes and 38 seconds long; passed by the CBFC with a 'U' certificate Ramayana is one of the most awaited film of 2026 and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the film's awareness is at an all time high. After releasing the introduction video of the film way back on July 3, 2025, that is, more than 1 ½ years before it's release, the makers are now all set to come up with another unit this Thursday, April 2. Bollywood Hungama has learned that today, March 30, the asset was passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The new asset of Ramayana is called 'Rama' and has secured a 'U' certificate. As per the censor certificate, it is 158 seconds long. In other words, it has a run time of 2 minutes and 38 seconds. Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari of Dangal (2016) fame and produced by Namit Malhotra. The music is composed by A R Rahman and Hans Zimmer. It's a two part saga with the first part releasing on Diwali 2026. As for the second part, it'll arrive on the big screen on Diwali 2027. On March 27, the makers of Ramayana announced that the 'Rama' glimpse will be unveiled on April 2 to coincide with the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Also Read: Ramayana Update: Namit Malhotra announces ‘Rama’ glimpse release date on Hanuman Jayanti; global fan reveal planned... #Namit_Malhotra #Ramayana #film #BREAKING #Film_Certification #awaited_film #Hanuman_Jayanti #stone_unturned #film_awareness #Rama
Ramayana Update: Namit Malhotra announces ‘Rama’ glimpse release date on Hanuman Jayanti; global fan reveal planned The upcoming cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana continues to build momentum as producer Namit Malhotra confirmed a major update regarding the film’s promotional rollout. The first glimpse titled ‘Rama’ is set to be unveiled on April 2, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, and will be marked by a grand global reveal for fans. The announcement came as Malhotra shared a note on social media on the occasion of Ram Navami, on Thursday, March 26, offering insight into the vision and effort behind the ambitious project. In his message, he wished everyone and said, “Shubh Rama Navami. This is a story that belongs to all of us, and every step we take has been guided by a deep sense of responsibility, devotion, and care to bring our very own Ramayana to life in its truest spirit and scale with utmost sincerity. we look forward to sharing the next glimpse, ‘Rama’ On 2nd April, On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, as we begin to showcase all these years of our effort through a grand world reveal with fans, celebrating this moment across the world. Thank you for your love, faith, and patience. Namit Malhotra”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Namit Malhotra (@iamnamitmalhotra)Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is envisioned as a large-scale, two-part cinematic spectacle mounted with global collaboration. Se... #release_date #Namit_Malhotra #major_update #Hanuman_Jayanti #Ramayana_Update #promotional_rollout #Jayanti #build_momentum #Malhotra_announces #Rama’_glimpse
Dinesh Vijan says "Mahavatar is SIX times the size of Chhaava"; also reveals, "I told Namit Malhotra, 'If Ramayana runs, Mahavatar is all set'" The launch of 'FICCI-EY Media & Entertainment Report' was held at a five-star hotel in Mumbai and was attended by various reputed personalities of the media and entertainment industry. Blockbuster producer Dinesh Vijan attended an interesting panel discussion called ‘Box Office @ ₹20,000 Crore: Inside the Economics of Theatres in the Streaming Age’ wherein he spoke about the film industry, the current trends and a lot more. He also opened up about his highly awaited upcoming film, Mahavatar, starring Vicky Kaushal. Dinesh Vijan said, “People want to de-risk. We don’t believe that the film would work. So, we feel very good when the film is de-risked. But if you realize, every film that crossed the Rs. 500 crore mark were all risky films. We didn’t know how to make Chhaava (2025). Vicky Kaushal had never played a historical figure. Laxman Utekar had never directed a film of this kind. But it was about survival. We had to make that kind of film and do that kind of business for our survival. It was not based on streaming revenue. At one point, none of the rights was sold. That film recovered all its money from theatres. ”He further said, “We are attempting to make a film called Mahavatar, which is about the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Parshuram. With this film, we are trying to go really global. At times, I wonder ‘Ho... #Media #Namit_Malhotra #Entertainment #entertainment_industry #FICCI-EY_Media #Entertainment_Report #Dinesh_Vijan #Ramayana_runs #told_Namit #Box_Office
Hurun Global Rich List 2026: Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra joins India’s Billionaire Club as nation reaches 308 billionaires India’s billionaire ranks continue to expand, with the latest Hurun Global Rich List 2026 adding 57 new names and pushing the country’s total tally to 308 billionaires. Among the notable entrants this year is filmmaker and visual effects entrepreneur Namit Malhotra, whose journey from a modest editing setup in his father’s garage to heading one of the world’s most celebrated VFX studios that will now be producing the much-awaited Ranbir Kapoor, Yash starrer Ramayana, has become a remarkable success story. Malhotra is the founder and CEO of DNEG, the global visual effects and animation company known for its work on several award-winning international films. Over the years, DNEG has earned multiple Academy Awards for its groundbreaking VFX contributions to Hollywood productions, cementing its reputation as a powerhouse in the global film industry. Beyond his work in visual effects, Malhotra has also been actively involved in large-scale film production. He is currently backing one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema—Ramayana, a two-part cinematic retelling of the ancient epic. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is designed as a grand mythological spectacle aimed at both Indian and global audiences. The first installment is expected to release during Diwali 2026, with the second part planned for a Diwali 2027 release. The film features... #Namit_Malhotra #producer_Namit #joins_India #Rich_List #billionaires_India #Billionaire_Club #Global_Rich #Hurun_Global #billionaire_ranks #latest_Hurun
Namit Malhotra to introduce all characters of Ramayana at a grand event on Ram Navami, deets inside Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra is all set to formally introduce all the characters of his film, and the team behind the purported epic, at a spectacular event planned for Ram Navami on March 26, 2026. The invitees for the evening will include the who’s who from the world of politics, entertainment and sports. It is being whispered that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi may also grace the occasion. The Minister Of Home Affairs Amit Shah is confirmed to attend, as are various other dignitaries. Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, has personally invited many of the VIP guests. The event, secretly been billed as the ‘mother of all events’ will be held at the Gateway of India, Mumbai under the tightest security. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana also stars Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol in the roles of Sita, Raavan and Lord Hanuman respectively. Also Read: Namit Malhotra says, “Ramayana is the foundation of our culture”; calls the film a two-decade dream project... #deets_inside #Namit_Malhotra #Ram_Navami #formally_introduce #purported_epic #Ram #Navami #producer_Namit #inside_Ramayana #Ramayana_producer
Vijay Sethupathi denies playing Vibhishan in Ramayana: "I am no part of this project" Speculative journalism has reached a pinnacle in entertainment journalism. We now have a report doing the rounds that the Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi is playing Ravana’s brother Vibhishana in producer Namit Malhotra ambitious adaptation of The Ramayan titled Ramayana. But when this writer touched base with Vijay, he flatly denied this. Quite surprised by the wrong information being circulated, Vijay said, “No, sir. I am no part of this project. No clue where this is coming from. ”Another false news doing the rounds: Rashmika Mandanna and Shahid Kapoor are coming together for Amit Sharma’s next. Sadly, they are not. Although Amit is in talks with Shahid, Rashmika is nowhere in the picture. Also Read: Vijay Sethupathi on playing a silent role in Gandhi Talks, “I am at my most expressive when I am not speaking”... #Speculative_journalism #Vijay_Sethupathi #playing_Vibhishan #Sethupathi_denies #entertainment_journalism #Vijay #Namit_Malhotra #Sethupathi #Ramayana #titled_Ramayana
