Hans Zimmer meets A.R. Rahman for 'Ramayana,' fans call it the ‘frame of the decade’

On July 3, the world of cinema and music was set abuzz with the announcement that legendary composers A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer would join forces for the soundtrack of Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated epic, Ramayana. This collaboration, uniting two of the most celebrated names in global music, has quickly become the talk of the internet, igniting excitement among fans and industry insiders alike.

The Viral Moment: A Selfie for the Ages

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Shortly after the news broke, A.R. Rahman shared a selfie with Hans Zimmer on social media, captioned, “With @hanszimmer #ramayanamovie.” The image, featuring the two maestros side by side, instantly went viral. Fans and celebrities flooded the comments with praise, calling the moment “legendary” and “iconic.”

 

Singer Armaan Malik described it as “legendary,” while actor Lauren Gottlieb called it “iconic.” Social media users echoed the sentiment, with comments like “ARR x HZ. The frame everyone will remember,” and “Two titans cooking up something colossal.” One fan summed up the excitement, dubbing it the “frame of the decade.”

Ramayana: An Epic in the Making- Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made. The film boasts a star-studded cast:

• Ranbir Kapoor as Rama
• Yash as Ravana
• Sai Pallavi as Sita
• Ravie Dubey as Lakshman
• Sunny Deol as Hanuman

The screenplay is penned by Shridhar Raghavan, with Yash also serving as co-producer. Namit Malhotra presents the film, and the visual effects are handled by DNEG, the Oscar-winning VFX studio. Production and Release Plans The first part of Ramayana has already completed shooting, with the second part scheduled to begin filming in August 2025. The epic will be released in two parts: the first on Diwali 2026 and the second on Diwali 2027. The film is mounted on a massive budget, rivaling Hollywood blockbusters in scale and ambition. A 3-minute teaser has already been released, offering a glimpse into the film’s grandeur. Fans are now eagerly awaiting a 7-minute behind-the-scenes video, set to be unveiled closer to the release date. Fan Frenzy and Anticipation The announcement of Rahman and Zimmer’s collaboration has elevated expectations for Ramayana to new heights. The viral selfie has become a symbol of this historic partnership, with fans and artists alike celebrating what many are calling the “frame of the decade.”