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Dil Raju Secures Telugu Rights For Ranbir Kapoor Ramayana At Rs 54 Crore
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News18•16-10-2026, 17:03
Dil Raju Secures Telugu Rights For Ranbir Kapoor Ramayana At Rs 54 Crore
- •Renowned producer Dil Raju has acquired the Telugu theatrical rights for Ranbir Kapoor starer Ramayana on an advance basis for Rs 54 crore, debunking earlier rumors of an Rs 80 to 90 crore deal.
- •The advance-based deal serves as a safer financial strategy for Dil Raju following recent market losses, allowing the advance to be refundable if the movie underperforms.
- •Any box office collections exceeding the Rs 54 crore mark in the Telugu states will be shared between Dil Raju and the producers according to an agreed ratio.
- •The mythological epic features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi in a pivotal role, and Kannada star Yash portraying Ravana, which is expected to strongly appeal to Telugu audiences.
- •The first instalment of Ramayana is slated for release on November 5, 2026, with the second part scheduled to arrive by Diwali 2027.
Key Questions Answered
Dil Raju secured the Telugu theatrical distribution rights for Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana on a returnable advance basis rather than an outright purchase, agreeing to pay Rs 54 crore while dismissing earlier rumors of an Rs 80 to 90 crore deal as false.
If the film generates more than Rs 54 crore within the Telugu states, any additional box office revenue will be split between Dil Raju and the producers according to their agreed-upon ratio.
The first part of director Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is scheduled to hit theaters globally on November 5, 2026, with the second part targeted for release during Diwali 2027.
