Producers of Rs. 500cr 'Ramayana' film signed MoU with UP-govt
One of the producers of a planned Rs. 500cr film on 'Ramayana' signed an MoU with the UP government's cinema arm, Film Bandhu. The MoU was sealed at the UP Investors Summit 2018, according to a statement by the producer, Madhu Mantena. Billed as India's most expensive film, the project is also backed by Allu Aravind and Namit Malhotra, besides Mantena. Here's more.
What does Chairman of Film Bandhu have to say?
Awanish Kumar Awasthi, Principal Secretary and Chairman of Film Bandhu, announced that they will fully support the efforts of making "Ramayana" in Uttar Pradesh. There was, however, no official word on the development.
Madhu Mantena inspired by life and work of Anand Pai
Mantena, who has produced "Ghajini", said the new project is an effort to retell Indian mythology to all generations in all its audio visual glory, with the help of the latest technology and visual effects. He said he was inspired to make the film by the life and work of Anand Pai of Amar Chitra Katha. Pai has popularized mythological stories through his Amar Chitra Katha stories.
The film 'Ramayana' will be shot in 3D
The film will be shot in 3D and will be released as a three-part series. The film, which will be shot in Uttar Pradesh, will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
