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India’s film industry hopes a $420 million mythological epic can be a global hit

India’s film industry is betting that one of its most popular stories can become a global blockbuster. But a sky-high budget, mixed reviews, and concerns over its use of AI, have raised those stakes even higher.

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India’s film industry is betting that one of its most popular stories can become a global blockbuster. But a sky-high budget, mixed reviews, and concerns over its use of AI, have raised those stakes even higher. With a reported budget of 40 billion Indian rupees ($420 million), the two-part Ramayana is the most expensive film ever made in India.

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