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For the millions eagerly awaiting Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus, Ramayana, the excitement has been palpable. With Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the divine shoes of Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as the serene Sita, and KGF’s Yash embodying the formidable Raavan, the project has been hailed as the most anticipated film in modern Indian cinema. While the shooting for Part One is underway, the latest buzz suggests that the wait for the saga’s continuation might just have gotten a little longer.
The Reason for the Ramayana 2 Delay: A Clash of Epics
Sources close to the production have confirmed that the timeline for Ramayana: Part Two is being significantly reworked, and the reason points directly to its leading man, Ranbir Kapoor. So, what has the superstar given that is monumental enough to alter the course of such a colossal project? The answer: his dates.
In a move that signals a cinematic mega-clash of commitments, Ranbir Kapoor has officially allocated a significant chunk of his calendar from late 2024 to mid-2025 to another titan of Indian cinema: Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The actor has locked his dates for Bhansali’s recently announced epic, Love & War.
How Bhansali’s ‘Love & War‘ Impacts the Ramayana Timeline
The announcement of Love & War, which brings together the powerhouse trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, was a seismic event in itself. A Bhansali film is not just a movie; it’s a universe of grand sets, emotional depth, and grueling schedules that demand an actor’s complete and undivided attention. Insiders reveal that pre-production for Love & War is moving at a rapid pace, and Bhansali requires his lead cast to be fully available sooner than anticipated.
This scheduling shift directly impacts the makers of Ramayana. The original plan was to shoot a significant portion of Part Two concurrently or immediately after wrapping Part One to maintain continuity. However, Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana 2 is now set to face a delay as his commitment to Bhansali’s demanding vision makes that seamless transition impossible.
A Strategic Pause, Not a Setback
Before fans get disheartened, it’s crucial to understand the silver lining. A source familiar with the developments stated, “A film like Ramayana cannot be rushed. The scale of Part Two is even grander than Part One. This break gives Nitesh Tiwari and his team more time for post-production on the first film and even more detailed pre-production for the second. It’s about quality over speed.”
Furthermore, this allows Ranbir Kapoor, an actor known for his immersive preparation, to decompress from the monumental role of Lord Ram before diving into the intense world of Bhansali. This scheduling change ensures that when he returns to the sets of Ramayana 2, he is recharged and ready to give his all once again.
While the gap between Ramayana: Part One and Part Two will be longer than expected, audiences will be treated to another epic, Love & War, in the interim. Ramayana: Part One remains on track for its grand release, but for the conclusion, it seems patience will be required from us all.
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