Ramayana Director Nitesh Tiwari Talks Parts 1 and 2, Rama and Ravana, IMAX, and Epic Scale VFX

To capture the power of Ramayana, India's award-winning director Nitesh Tiwari says it isn't just the unbelievable visuals and filming for IMAX that bring this epic to life on screen, but capturing the triumphant story at its core, one celebrated by over a billion people. "There are over 300 versions of Rama in India," Tiwari tells Collider's Steve Weintraub at a special preview, "but as a creator, you are very well aware of certain dos and don'ts." In other words, the filmmaker isn't worried. In regard to Lord Rama's beloved tale, portrayed in the film by Ranbir Kapoor, Tiwari promises audiences, "Whenever you are not supposed to take any creativity, we have not taken any creativity, but wherever you can take a leap of faith, we have gone ahead and done that." From producer Namit Malhotra and screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan, Ramayana is a two-part event that follows Lord Vishnu, reborn as Rama, into exile as his life is upended by destiny. Unaware of his true purpose, Rama is set on a path toward a universe-altering collision with Ravana (Yash), the immortal demon king, in a battle that could determine the fates of gods and mortals alike. Don't miss the full interview in the video above where Tiwari discusses what to expect from Ramayana Parts 1 and 2, from balancing the visual spectacle with the emotional aspects, to offering the world a whole new look at Lanka and Ayodhya in the largest feature he's directed yet. #ramayana #nitishtiwari #hanszimmer #ranbirkapoor #Yash For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL   / collider     / collider     / collider