Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says the first instalment of Namit Malhotra’s two-part epic *Ramayana: Rise of a Legend* cost under ₹800 crore to make, despite widely discussed higher budget figures. Speaking on social media, he also suggests the first film’s box office earnings could help recover investment for both parts.
Varma additionally predicts that *Ramayana 2* could earn around 10 times more than Part 1, linking the outlook to plans for major action sequences in the sequel. He praises Malhotra’s approach and calls him one of the biggest filmmakers in Indian cinema’s history.
Coverage across outlets largely focuses on the same claims: the ₹800-crore cost assertion for Part 1 and the 10x performance projection for the sequel. One outlet adds a personal anecdote about Varma’s mother reportedly buying tickets for domestic workers and watchmen to attend the film, underscoring his view of strong audience enthusiasm.
