'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi To Face Camera From Today

The shooting of India's one of the biggest upcoming movies 'Ramayana' will start today in Mumbai. The movie has Ranbir Kapoor, 'KGF' star Yash and Sai Pallavi in the leads.

As per a report in Mid-Day, the team started the costume look test at the set in Film City. Concurrently, the production team conducted screenings for various actors to select the body doubles for Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, who are portraying Lord Ram and Raavan respectively. Thus paving the way for the shooting from Tuesday.

A source told Mid-Day: "After the body doubles are locked, they will be called throughout the week to shoot stunts against the green screen. On Monday, the extras were also called on the set to prep for the crowd sequences. Over the next few days, the team will shoot several elaborate scenes featuring a crowd. Nitesh wants everything perfect down to the last detail for his magnum opus."

The upcoming movie is said to be made in three parts, Bollywood reported citing a source earlier. The source added, "As we all know, Ramayana is going to be a three-part film. What many are not aware of is how the makers have divided the story for each part. The first part will introduce Lord Rama, his family at Ayodhya, his marriage with Sita and their 14-year vanvas. The first part is expected to end with the kidnapping of Sita by Ravana. The makers don't want to rush the story and want to narrate the epic in an entertaining, sensitive and cinematic manner."

The source added, "The second part is expected to depict Lord Ram and Lakshman meeting Lord Hanuman and the Vaanar Sena, the obstacles they face and finally the construction of Ram Setu. The third part is expected to be about the war between the Vaanar Sena and Ravana's army, Ravana's defeat and Lord Ram and Sita's grand return to Ayodhya."

As per the buzz, the movie, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is expected to be formally announced on April 17 on the occasion.