New 'Ramayana' footage reveals the making of a legendary hero
Collider has shared an exclusive new look at the upcoming fantasy epic 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend'.
The footage shows Prince Ram's father, King Dasharatha, offering his army to the sage Vishvamitra. The sage refuses, insisting that only the young prince Ram is needed for a coming conflict. The clip then cuts to Ram demonstrating incredible archery skills, as Vishvamitra envisions him becoming a legendary warrior and a selfless leader for his people.
Star Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Ram, told Collider the film is on the scale of 'Lord of the Rings'. He described the project as a chance to present a foundational story from his culture to a global audience in a massive, emotional package.
The film is reported to be an extraordinarily high-budget production, setting a new financial record for Indian cinema and for features not in the English language. It features a score by renowned composer Hans Zimmer, marking his first work on an Indian film.
'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' is the first part of a two-film saga and is now playing in theaters.
