Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana has quickly become one of the most talked-about films in recent memory. Its first look alone has stirred the industry, setting new benchmarks for music and VFX in Bollywood.
In a viral interview clip, Namit talked about his journey of employing some of the biggest names in the industry, not just domestically but internationally.
He mentioned being a fanboy of music maestros A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer way before the Ramayana project came into existence and how their music and energy struck him from the get-go.
After the opportunity of Ramayana came along, Namit passionately explained that he wanted a symphony that completely embodied the world 5000 years ago.
The film’s soundscape is rooted in ancient India, with each main character brought to life through powerful original scores, namely, Ravana’s Theme, Lord Ram’s Theme, Love of Maa Sita, and Hanuman Ji’s Theme.
Namit shared that he gave no reference points to the composers, as he aimed to create something entirely original. Trusting their expertise, he simply asked them to deliver their finest work yet.
His mission with Ramayana, however, goes beyond cinema. He aims to reintroduce India’s spiritual and cultural legacy to the world, at a scale never seen before and yet at a cost lower than most Hollywood blockbusters.
The film, according to many, is the declaration of India’s rising confidence to tell stories that are rooted in its identity and not driven by profit.
However, not many are convinced that it’s so easy to make such a religiously and politically charged film without any drama. Audiences across many social media platforms have opposed the film and the actor’s for not being worthy enough to be a part of a story that’s so sacred to them.
Even Namit’s interview received backlash for name-dropping people instead of giving some real insights into the characters or his journey while making a film of this scale.
As global audiences have their eyes set on this spectacle, Ramayana might just be India’s most important piece of mythological cinema yet.
"#HansZimmer & #ARRahman have given one of the most powerful soundtracks of their career for #Ramayana. They have composed entirely original soundscapes depicting ancient India like the Ravana's Theme, Lord Ram's Theme, Love of Maa Sita, Hanuman ji's Theme" ❤️
– Namit Malhotra pic.twitter.com/vAnCMsDpdH
— Redding Cream (@redding_cream_t) July 14, 2025
BIG STATEMENT FROM RAMAYANA PRODUCER!
"The West is unstable because of all the wars happening there. I have learnt a lot from the West. Now I want to give them a great piece of our Indian culture in the form of the biggest film ever made worldwide, #Ramayana"
-Namit Malhotra pic.twitter.com/MJ0EPztXLs
— Redding Cream (@redding_cream_t) July 14, 2025
