The Ramayana teaser dropped today and the internet hasn’t calmed down since. Between the reactions to Ranbir Kapoor’s look and Yash’s brief but powerful appearance, people are also asking a very practical question — how much is this film actually costing, and what are the actors getting paid?
Here’s a straightforward breakdown based on what’s been reported so far.
What the Actors Are Reportedly Being Paid
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram and is said to be the highest-paid actor in the film. Reports suggest he is earning around ₹75 crore per part, which adds up to ₹150 crore for both parts combined. That’s a big number, but given the scale of the project and his central role, it doesn’t come as a surprise.
Yash, who plays Ravan, is reportedly taking home ₹50 crore per part — ₹100 crore in total. His brief appearance in today’s teaser has already got people talking, so that fee might feel completely justified once the full film releases.
Sunny Deol plays Lakshman and is said to be earning around ₹20 crore per part, totalling roughly ₹40 crore for both. Sai Pallavi, who takes on the role of Sita, is reportedly being paid ₹6 crore per part, or ₹12 crore overall.
The Budget Is in a League of Its Own
A lot of people have been asking this exact question since the teaser dropped. The short answer is — that’s what’s being reported, but nothing has been officially confirmed by the makers yet. Industry sources have been floating the ₹4,000 crore figure for both parts combined, which would put Ramayana ahead of every Indian film ever made in terms of production cost.
Looking at the teaser, it’s not hard to believe the money being spent is enormous — the sets are massive, the costumes are detailed, and the overall scale is unlike anything Indian cinema has attempted before. At the same time, a few VFX shots in the teaser looked unfinished, which is a little surprising for a project this size. But post-production is still ongoing, and big-budget films often save their best visual work for last. So while ₹4,000 crore sounds almost unreal, the ambition behind this film certainly matches that number.
Why These Numbers Matter
A budget this size comes with enormous pressure. Audiences aren’t just paying for a movie ticket — they’re expecting something that genuinely does justice to one of the most beloved stories in Indian culture. Today’s teaser suggests the makers are serious about delivering that, even if a few rough edges still need smoothing out before release.
The excitement is real. Now it’s on the film to live up to it.