Director Nitesh Tiwari has shared fascinating details about the extensive work behind his upcoming film Ramayana. In a recent conversation, the filmmaker revealed that the much-awaited battle sequence between Ravana and Jatayu took six and a half years to develop and complete.
The revelation offers a glimpse into the enormous planning, creativity and visual effects work involved in bringing the epic story to the big screen. According to Tiwari, thousands of people contributed to creating the sequence, with every element developed through a lengthy process.
Six and a Half Years for One Battle Sequence
Tiwari explained that the Ravana-Jatayu confrontation required years of work, starting from the initial briefing given to the artists and continuing until the sequence was finally completed.
The director highlighted that creating such a major sequence from scratch involved several stages of planning and refinement. He also acknowledged the contribution of thousands of professionals who worked on the project.
The battle is one of the significant moments in the Ramayana story, making its visual presentation an important part of the film.
40 to 50 Designs Created for Pushpak Viman
The filmmaker also revealed that the team spent nearly two years finalising the design of Pushpak Viman, the mythical flying vehicle associated with Ravana.
Instead of settling for the initial concept, the creative team explored approximately 40 to 50 different designs before selecting the final version. Tiwari explained that the makers wanted the vehicle to look convincing, with a sense of scientific logic behind its ability to fly.
The final design was significantly different from the original concept. As a result, the team had to revisit and modify parts of the Ravana-Jatayu battle sequence to match the updated structure.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash Lead the Film
Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the ambitious project is being developed as a two-part cinematic adaptation.
The first instalment is scheduled to release during Diwali 2026, while the second part is planned for 2027.
With years of preparation behind its major visual sequences and extensive work on elements such as Pushpak Viman, Ramayana is shaping up as a large-scale cinematic presentation of the epic. The latest revelations have further increased curiosity about how these iconic moments will appear on screen.
