{"id":465517,"date":"2026-05-25T01:17:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T01:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/465517\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T01:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T01:17:19","slug":"ramayana-movie-ar-rahman-says-working-with-hans-zimmer-on-rs-4000-crore-ramayana-is-a-great-honour-his-name-will-make-many-people-watch-the-movie-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/465517\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramayana Movie: AR Rahman says working with Hans Zimmer on Rs 4000 crore Ramayana is a ‘great honour’: ‘His name will make many people watch the movie\u2019 | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AR The buzz around Ramayana<\/a> has only grown stronger ever since the teaser of Nitesh Tiwari<\/a>\u2019s ambitious mythological drama was unveiled. Starring Ranbir Kapoor<\/a> in the lead, the two-part cinematic spectacle is already being hailed as one of the costliest and most ambitious projects in Indian cinema, with reports suggesting that the film is being mounted on a staggering budget of nearly Rs 4000 crore. Amid the excitement, music maestro AR Rahman has now opened up about collaborating with celebrated German composer Hans Zimmer for the film\u2019s soundtrack, calling it an \u201cepic collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n

AR Rahman praises Hans Zimmer<\/p>\n

Speaking to Faridoon Shahryar in a recent interview, Rahman shared his thoughts on teaming up with Zimmer, whose body of work has earned him two Academy Awards and four Grammy wins.\u201cI think it\u2019s an epic collaboration. That too, to do a film which is our own, from our country and culture. Bringing him as almost like an ambassador to the world, to non-Indians,\u201d Rahman said.The Oscar-winning composer further explained how Zimmer\u2019s global reputation could draw international attention towards the film. \u201cHis name is going to make many people watch the movie definitely. At least a certain section is going to watch what has Hans Zimmer done in an Indian movie,\u201d he added.Rahman also praised Zimmer\u2019s artistic vision and influence over generations of musicians. \u201cHe has also worn many hats. He is a true artiste who thinks so differently than other people. He set a standard while inspiring generations. To work with him is definitely a great honour. One of India\u2019s greatest movies,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019ve never seen anything like it in the world\u2019<\/p>\n

Rahman also spoke about his experience of watching Ramayana\u2019s trailer in 3D and expressed admiration for the film\u2019s scale and technological brilliance.\u201cIt is one of the biggest films of my career. Not only the story, we all know the story, and how we respect it, but the technology. Just even watching the trailer on 3D is incredible. I\u2019ve never seen anything of Indian or in the whole world as a piece of art. It\u2019s so incredible on 3D, the music and sound,\u201d he said.Produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash under Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble cast also includes Sunny Deol, Lara Dutta and Ravi Dubey.Ramayana will release in two parts, with the first installment arriving in theatres on Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 on Diwali 2027.<\/p>\n

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