Ramayana: Part 2 has been pushed from 2027 to 2028, with cinematographer Pankaj Kumar revealing that around 60 per cent of the film has been shot. The sequel still requires extensive VFX and motion-capture work, particularly for Hanuman and the vanar sena

The wait for Ramayana: Part 2 just got longer, with the sequel now scheduled to release in 2028 instead of its initially planned 2027 release. While a significant portion of the film has already been shot, the team still has extensive visual effects (VFX) and motion-capture work to complete before it is ready for the big screen.

Cinematographer Pankaj Kumar has revealed that around 60 per cent of the second instalment has been filmed so far. However, the remaining work is expected to take considerable time as the sequel will feature a much larger world, with several computer-generated characters, including Lord Hanuman and the entire vanar sena.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Kumar explained that the second part is being made on a grander scale than the first instalment. He said, “We have already shot about 60 per cent of Part 2. A lot of VFX work, a lot of motion-capture work is left because the second part is going to be more grand than the first part. It has a lot more CG characters, like Hanuman and the whole vanar sena. A lot more details need to be worked on.”

Why Ramayana Part 2 Needs More Time For VFX Work

Kumar also explained why the makers are not aiming for a completely realistic visual treatment. According to him, the film's setting needs to look larger than life, particularly during sequences involving forests, demons and major battles.