The first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari’s epic ‘Ramayana’ has already created waves in the industry. Backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, the film is garnering a lot of buzz, leading to the company’s market cap quickly rising to Rs 1000 crore. Prime Focus, a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, saw its share price climb from Rs 149.69 on July 1 to Rs 176 on July 3, the same day the Glimpse was released.
Makers earn Rs 1000 crore
The company’s market cap jumped from Rs 4,638 crore to Rs 5,641 crore, before settling around Rs 5,200 crore as the trading day ended. Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, who portrays Lord Ram in the film, is also stepping into the role of investor. He is expected to purchase 1.25 million equity shares in the production company, an investment estimated to be valued at approximately Rs 20 crore, based on current market rates.
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Helmed by acclaimed director Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana’ is envisioned as a grand two-part cinematic saga. The first instalment is slated for a Diwali 2026 release, followed by the second chapter in 2027. With a stellar ensemble cast and an iconic musical collaboration between AR Rahman and legendary composer Hans Zimmer, the film promises to be one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema.
