Even before its release, Ramayana has become one of the most ambitious Indian films ever mounted. Headlined by Ranbir Kapoor and reportedly being made on a massive budget of ₹4,000 crore ($500 million), the cinematic spectacle is already creating global buzz — and a major reason behind that excitement is the coming together of music legends AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

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“His name is going to make many people watch the movie”

During a recent interaction with Faridoon Shahryar, Rahman opened up about collaborating with the Oscar-winning composer and explained why Zimmer’s involvement could become a game-changer for the film internationally.

Speaking about the collaboration, Rahman said, “I think it’s 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. His 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.”

Rahman further acknowledged Zimmer’s towering influence in global cinema music and described the opportunity to work alongside him as “a great honour.”

Over the decades, Zimmer has shaped the soundscape of iconic films including Interstellar, Inception, Gladiator, The Lion King and Dune, earning two Academy Awards and multiple Grammys in the process.

Rahman himself remains one of India’s most celebrated musical exports, with two Oscars and two Grammy Awards to his name.

Rahman Calls Ramayana One of the Biggest Films of His Career

Apart from discussing the collaboration, Rahman also shared his excitement about the scale and visual ambition of Ramayana. Recalling his experience of watching the film’s trailer in 3D, he sounded visibly impressed by the technology and presentation.

He said, “It 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’ve never seen anything of Indian or in the whole world as a piece of art. It’s so incredible on 3D, the music and sound.”

The comments have only amplified anticipation around the project, which is expected to blend mythology, cutting-edge visuals and large-scale cinematic storytelling.

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Star-Studded Cast of Ramayana

Backed by producer Namit Malhotra along with Yash under Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana features an ensemble cast portraying iconic characters from the epic.

Ranbir Kapoor will portray Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi steps into the role of Sita. Yash plays Ravana, with Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol essaying Lord Hanuman.

The cast also includes Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi, Arun Govil as King Dasharatha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva and Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, among others.