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Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most talked about projects. Reportedly the upcoming mythological drama will see Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan sharing screen space for the first time. The upcoming project will see Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Ram, whereas Hrithik Roshan will step into the shoes of Raavana.

Reportedly if all goes as planned, the filming will begin by June 2023. An official announcement of the project will be made by the makers this Diwali.

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As reported by sources to Bollywood Hungama, “Ramayana is among the biggest Indian films of all time and the makers have pulled off a casting coup by signing two of the biggest millennial stars – Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor. Both the actors have agreed in principle to be a part of this film and have tentatively blocked their calendars from the mid-next year for Ramayana.

 

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Sources added, “The movie is being made on a massive budget and the casting of Sita is still to be made. The paperwork still remains and the same is expected to be done once Nitesh Tiwari gives a final narration of his Ramayana Rendition. The movie will be high on VFX with the story staying true to the original.”

On the work front, Hrithik Roshan is presently busy with Vikram Vedha co-starring Saif Ali Khan. On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor is busy with Shamshera promotions. He also has Brahmastra up for release in September. The Ayan Mukerji directorial also features Alia Bhatt with Shah Rukh Khan in a pivotal role. Ranbir also has a Luv Ranjan film with Shraddha Kapoor.

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