Hans Zimmer & AR Rahman Join Forces for Ramayana: India’s Biggest Epic Goes Truly Global

Legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer is officially confirmed to be part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, with none other than AR Rahman joining him on the music front. Backed by producer Namit Malhotra, this collaboration marks one of the most ambitious crossovers in cinema history — uniting two of the greatest music minds from East and West.

A Birthday Meet That Broke the Internet

The buzz started with a viral picture: Hans Zimmer celebrating his birthday alongside AR Rahman and Namit Malhotra. What seemed like a casual gathering has now been revealed as the beginning of a groundbreaking partnership for Indian cinema.

For the first time ever, Zimmer and Rahman — both Oscar winners and global icons — will join hands to create the soundscape for India’s grandest epic, the Ramayana.

Why This Is Historic

• Hans Zimmer: The man behind Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Dune and more — his music has redefined how the world experiences cinema.

• AR Rahman: India’s “Mozart of Madras,” a two-time Oscar winner who gave the world Slumdog Millionaire and continues to shape Indian music with timeless brilliance.

• Namit Malhotra: The visionary producer who runs DNEG, the Oscar-winning VFX studio behind Dune and Tenet, now bringing global scale to Indian mythology.

This isn’t just a film soundtrack — it’s a cultural bridge between India and the world.

The Ramayana Project: India’s Biggest Epic on Screen

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the Ramayana trilogy is already being called the most expensive Indian film ever made. With world-class VFX, a star-studded cast, and now a music team that blends the Hollywood symphonic scale with Indian classical soul, the film is aiming for nothing less than a global cultural phenomenon.

Imagine Zimmer’s thundering orchestras merging with Rahman’s soulful ragas. The sound of conches, sitars, and tablas weaving seamlessly with Hollywood-style crescendos. A soundtrack that doesn’t just narrate the epic, but makes the world feel it.

Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab!

Q1: Is Hans Zimmer confirmed for Ramayana? Yes ✅ Hans Zimmer is officially part of the project, working alongside AR Rahman to create the film’s music.

Q2: Will AR Rahman compose music too? Yes, AR Rahman is confirmed. Together with Zimmer, he will bring a fusion of Indian classical depth and Hollywood grandeur.

Q3: Why is this collaboration important? Because it puts Ramayana on the world stage. It’s not just an Indian film anymore — it’s a global cinematic event, with music bridging cultures.

Q4: Who is producing Ramayana ? The film is produced by Namit Malhotra, whose company DNEG is a world leader in VFX.

Q5: When is Ramayana releasing? An official release date hasn’t been announced, but production is underway and the film is expected to be a multi-part epic releasing from 2026 onwards.