Has Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayan’ been Halted?

It has been rumoured that Ramayan has been halted.

The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as the lead character of Ram.

According to reports, allegations of copyright infringement have led to the pausing of the shooting schedule.

Producer Madhu Mantena was apparently part of the original production team.

Although he backed out of the film, Madhu has reportedly requested the crew to halt production until a few copyright issues are sorted.

A source stated: “Filming continued for a few days after the notice, but has been on hold since last week.

“The legalities need to be sorted out and filming will only resume after a consensus is reached on the matter.”

In May 2024, it was also reported that producers intended to increase security on the film’s set.

This was a result of leaked photos that featured Ranbir and his co-star Sai Pallavi.

Sai will be seen as Sita in the film.

Ramayan is set to be directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and will also star Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, and Sunny Deol.

In April 2024, it was announced that Yash was signed as a co-producer for the ambitious project.

Delving into his involvement, he said:

“As a third-generation filmmaker who has spent the last thirty years building a garage start-up into the world’s largest and most celebrated company in its field, I feel that all of my experience has been leading to this moment.

“Our interpretation will be told without compromise and presented in such a way that Indian hearts will swell with pride to see their culture brought to the rest of the world in this way.

“We are assembling the very best global talent – from our filmmakers, to our stars, to our crews, to our backers and investors – to tell this epic story with the care, attention, and conviction that it deserves.

“I am incredibly proud of what we are creating, and I cannot wait for the world to experience the very best of Indian culture and storytelling on cinema screens across the globe.

“Ramayan is woven into the fabric of our lives.

“We believe we know it well, yet each encounter unveils fresh wisdom, ignites new knowledge, and offers unique perspectives.

“Our vision is to translate this timeless epic onto the silver screen in a grand spectacle, honouring its scale.”

“But at its core, it will be an honest and faithful portrayal of the story, the emotions, and the enduring values we hold so dear.

“This is a journey to share the Ramayan with the world, a testament to our commitment to creative exploration, bold visions, and honest storytelling.”

Along with Ramayan, Ranbir Kapoor will also star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War.

The film is scheduled to be released during Christmas 2025.