Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema, releasing in two parts on Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027. With Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash playing the lead roles, the movie is being made on a massive budget of Rs 4000 crore.
Curious about how much each actor is being paid? Here’s a breakdown.
Ranbir Kapoor’s fee
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According to a report by India.com, Ranbir Kapoor is the highest paid actor in the film. He is said to be charging Rs 75 crore for each part, which adds up to a total of Rs 150 crore for both films combined.
Yash’s fee
Kannada superstar Yash, who plays Ravana and is also co-producing the film, is reportedly charging Rs 50 crore per part. This brings his total earnings from the project to Rs 100 crore.
Sai Pallavi’s fee
Sai Pallavi, who plays Goddess Sita, is said to be charging Rs 6 crore for each installment, taking her total remuneration to Rs 12 crore.
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Ravie Dubey’s fee
Television star Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshman in what is being seen as one of his biggest film roles yet, has reportedly charged Rs 10 crore per part, earning a total of Rs 20 crore for both films.
Vivek Oberoi’s decision to not charge a fee
One of the most talked about aspects of the film is Vivek Oberoi’s decision to waive off his acting fee entirely. The actor, who plays Vidyutjihva, reportedly chose not to take any money for his role in Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial, saying he wanted to contribute to the film rather than earn from it.
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Arun Govil’s comeback
Veteran actor Arun Govil, best remembered for playing Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s classic television series, is returning to the epic, this time as King Dashrath. His fee has not been revealed yet, but his casting alone has already created a wave of nostalgia among fans.
Other cast members
Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey and Sai Pallavi, the film also features Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Shobana, Faisal Malik and several other actors in important roles. Details about their fees have not been made public so far.
FAQs
When is Ramayana releasing?
The film will release in two parts, on Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027.
Who is the highest paid actor in Ramayana?
Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly the highest paid actor, charging Rs 75 crore per part, totalling Rs 150 crore for both films.