In the wake of the visually stunning first glimpse of the much-awaited Ramayana, audiences across the country have been buzzing with excitement. However, amidst the celebration, one key misconception has surfaced repeatedly online: “Is Namit Malhotra directing Ramayana?”
Let’s set the record straight.
🎥 Who Is Namit Malhotra, Really?
Namit Malhotra is a global VFX mogul, the CEO of DNEG (the Oscar-winning visual effects company), and the founder of Prime Focus Studios. Over the years, he’s played a monumental role in pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema's technical capabilities—leading visual efforts on films like Brahmastra, Dune, Inception, Oppenheimer, and now Ramayana.
But while his involvement in Ramayana is massive, he is not directing the film.
🎬 Direction Belongs to Nitesh Tiwari
The man at the creative helm of Ramayana is Nitesh Tiwari, the National Award-winning director behind Dangal, Chhichhore, and Bhootnath Returns. Tiwari brings with him a solid track record of balancing emotion, scale, and storytelling—qualities essential for retelling India’s most sacred epic.
🎯 Why the Confusion?
Namit Malhotra’s role as lead producer and visual architect of Ramayana is so pivotal that many mistake him for the director. Here’s what contributed to the mix-up:
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He has called Ramayana the "most ambitious project of his life."
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DNEG is handling all the visual world-building, making Namit’s creative input deeply felt throughout.
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Malhotra was actively involved in casting decisions, project announcements, and technical strategy.
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As seen in other films (Brahmastra, for example), his involvement often goes far beyond traditional production duties.
✅ The Clear Distinction
| Role | Name | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari | Storytelling, actor direction, creative tone |
| Producer & VFX Supervisor | Namit Malhotra | Visual strategy, technical production, scale, global release pipeline |
🔮 A Powerful Collaboration
In many ways, Ramayana is being shaped by the best of both worlds:
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Tiwari’s storytelling finesse, and
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Malhotra’s cinematic ambition and technological firepower.
With a ₹835+ crore budget, all-star cast (Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash), and a deeply rooted cultural narrative, Ramayana is poised to become India’s biggest mythological epic ever—and this dynamic team is making it happen.
📌 Final Word
So no, Namit Malhotra is not the director of Ramayana. But he is undoubtedly its backbone—using his global expertise to ensure Indian cinema finally delivers a mythological spectacle at a truly international standard.
And that might just matter more than who yells “Action!”
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