Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Part 2 is already moving at a fast pace, even as the scale of the sequel appears to be considerably larger than the first film. Cinematographer Pankaj Kumar has revealed that nearly 60 per cent of the second instalment has been filmed, but a major portion of the work now lies in visual effects and motion capture.
The update is significant for fans tracking the two-part adaptation, especially after Ramayana: Part One arrived in theatres on November 5, 2026. The sequel is expected to expand the film’s mythological world, with more computer-generated characters and large-scale battle sequences central to the story.
Ramayana Part 2 to have more VFX-heavy sequences
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Pankaj Kumar said the team has completed a substantial part of the shoot. He added that the second film would be “more grand” than the first because of its heavier dependence on CG characters, including Hanuman and the vanar sena.
“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,” he said.
The comment also explains why the makers have chosen a longer production window for the sequel. Producer Namit Malhotra has confirmed that Ramayana Part 2 is now scheduled for 2028. He earlier said the team needed additional time to do justice to a film of this size.
Why Ramayana’s visual style is not fully realistic
Pankaj Kumar also addressed conversations around the film’s stylised forests and natural landscapes. According to him, the idea was not to recreate a real jungle, but to build a heightened world suited to the epic’s action and fantasy elements.
He explained that realistic trees and locations may not support scenes involving demons, giant creatures and characters moving through an enhanced mythological space. “You are giving a fantasy world to the audience,” he said, adding that the medium allows filmmakers to go beyond strict realism.
Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The cast also includes Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The second part is expected to bring the conflict between Rama and Ravana to the forefront, with Raghav Juyal introduced as Meghnad.
With a large part of filming already complete, Ramayana Part 2 now enters its most technically demanding phase. The final impact of the sequel will depend heavily on how its VFX, motion-capture performances and large-scale mythology are brought together before its 2028 release.