Devendra Fadnavis roots for 'Ramayana' winning an Oscar
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has publicly endorsed the upcoming film 'Ramayana', stating it deserves an Oscar for its scale and production quality. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is set for a November 2026 release.
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High-profile political endorsements of cultural products can influence public perception and the commercial success of major film projects.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has thrown his weight behind Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic 'Ramayana', saying he would be disappointed if the film doesn't bag an Oscar. He made the comment on August 6 at the inauguration of Prime Focus Studio, backed by producer Namit Malhotra, ahead of the release of the mythological drama starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi.Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails 'Ramayana'Speaking about the Nitesh Tiwari directorial, Devendra Fadnavis said, "I'd be very disappointed with the jury of the Academy Awards if 'Ramayana' doesn't get an Oscar. It's not a film of a decade; it's a film of a millennium."Maha CM had praised the film's scale earlier tooThis isn't the first time Devendra Fadnavis has spoken highly of the project.
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