New Delhi: From massive sets recreating Ayodhya and Mithila to outdoor shoots at Aksa Beach, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana has transformed several
Mumbai locations into the world of the ancient Indian epic.
Nitesh Tiwari’s epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, has been filmed primarily across studios and specially constructed sets in Mumbai. The ambitious production has relied on elaborate set designs and advanced visual effects to recreate the kingdoms, forests and battlefields described in the ancient Indian epic.
With Ranbir Kapoor portraying Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi playing Sita and Yash essaying the role of Ravana, the film is among the most anticipated projects in Indian cinema. Several locations across Mumbai have been linked to its production, although the filmmakers have not officially confirmed a comprehensive list of shooting sites.
Ramayana shooting location
Mumbai’s Film City in Goregaon East has reportedly served as one of the principal shooting locations for Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana.
According to reports, the production team constructed massive sets to recreate Ayodhya, the kingdom of Lord Ram, along with Mithila and several forest landscapes associated with the epic.
Prime Focus Studios within the Film City complex has also been linked to the production. Elaborate palace structures, royal courtyards and mythological settings were reportedly developed to give the film a grand cinematic appearance.
These specially designed sets are believed to have played an important role in bringing the world of Ramayana to life.
Royal Palms Studio Reportedly Linked to Ram and Sita’s Vanvaas Sequences
Royal Palms Studio, located in the Aarey Colony area of Goregaon East, is another Mumbai location reportedly associated with Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
Unverified reports suggest that portions involving emotional and dramatic moments, including sequences connected to Lord Ram and Sita’s exile, or vanvaas, were filmed in studio environments in the area.
Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi’s performance as Sita are expected to form the emotional core of the film.
However, the production team has not officially confirmed the specific sequences reportedly filmed at Royal Palms Studio.
Aksa Beach used for outdoor and battle sequences
Aksa Beach, located in Mumbai’s Malad area, has also surfaced in reports concerning the shooting locations of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana.
The coastal location has been linked to outdoor filming and possible battle sequences involving Yash’s character Ravana.
The beach’s open coastline and natural surroundings could provide a backdrop for large-scale outdoor sequences, although the filmmakers have not confirmed whether the reported scenes were actually shot there.
Details regarding the exact nature of the sequences associated with Aksa Beach remain unverified.
Visual effects bring Ravana’s Lanka to life
Apart from physical shooting locations, Ramayana is expected to make extensive use of visual effects to recreate the mythological world described in the ancient epic.
Digital environments depicting Ravana’s kingdom of Lanka, the forests of Dandakaranya and other significant locations are expected to play an important role in the film’s visual storytelling.
The production is associated with international visual effects expertise, including DNEG, with work spanning multiple global facilities.
The combination of physical sets, computer-generated environments and advanced filmmaking technology is expected to help create the film’s large-scale mythological landscapes.
Mumbai remains central to Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana
With elaborate palace sets, studio-based filming and extensive digital world-building, Mumbai has reportedly remained central to the making of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
Produced by Namit Malhotra, the film is among the most ambitious mythological projects undertaken in Indian cinema.
While Film City, Royal Palms Studio and Aksa Beach have been linked to the production through various reports, the makers have yet to release an official, comprehensive list of shooting locations.
Featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, Ramayana aims to bring the timeless Indian epic to the big screen on an unprecedented cinematic scale, combining traditional storytelling with modern filmmaking technology.
