Ramayana: Vivek Oberoi to donate his fee for Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic; 'Don’t want a penny for this'

Vivek Oberoi will be seen portraying the role of Vibhishan in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1. During a new interview, the actor opened up about the film and revealed he will donate his fee.

Vivek Oberoi 

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is one of the most-awaited films, and fans have a lot of expectations from it after the makers built anticipation with the first look, where the use of VFX, the visuals of Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, went viral on social media. The film also stars Vivek Oberoi in the role of Vibhishan in Ramayana: Part 1. During a new interview, Vivek opened up about Ramayana and revealed that he will donate his fee for the film to a good cause.

Vivek Oberoi on donating his fee for Ramayana

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Vivek Oberoi revealed that he has decided to donate his fee for Ramayana to a good cause close to his heart. "I told Namit (Malhotra) that I don’t want a penny for this. I want to donate it to a cause I believe in: helping kids with cancer," he said.

The actor also expressed his happiness about being part of Ramayana. He said, “I think Ramayana will be a landmark film for our industry. It's India’s answer to Hollywood epics. The story, the visuals, and the intent behind it make it very special."

About Ramayana Part 1

As per reports, Ramayana will be dubbed into English, Japanese, Mandarin, and several international languages. However, all the shlokas and bhajans will be in Indian languages ​​to preserve their cultural and spiritual authenticity.

Producer Namit Malhotra, who previously worked on Hollywood VFX blockbusters like Dune and The Dark Knight, stated that Ramayana will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the biggest productions in the world like Dune and Avatar.

Ramayana cast

Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic, Ramayana, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Yash as Ravana. The film also features Vivek Oberoi as Vibhishan, Ravie Dubey as Lord Lakshman. Apart from them, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan, Lara Dutta, and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen playing key characters in the film.

Meanwhile, Ramayana will hit theatres in two parts in Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027. Are you excited about the mythological drama? Share your thoughts on X and tag us @ottplayapp!

Also Read: Namit Malhotra says Ramayana budget crosses ₹4000 crore: 'Everybody thought I was a lunatic'

FAQs

Q: Is the Ramayana movie really coming?

A: Yes, a two-part film adaptation of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, is scheduled for release in two installments on Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027.

Q: Who is Ram in the Ramayana movie?

A: Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Ram in Ramayana.

Q: Who is playing Ravana in Ramayana?

A: Yash will play Ravana in Ramayana.

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