The first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari’s epic Ramayana sparked a stock market rally, boosting Prime Focus’ market cap by ₹1000 crore. Lead star Ranbir Kapoor joined the production house as an investor with a ₹20 crore stake.
July-9, 2025: The highly anticipated reveal of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana on July 3 not only created a storm across digital platforms but also brought windfall gains for its production studio, Prime Focus. Backed by Namit Malhotra, the studio saw its market capitalization soar by ₹1000 crore in the days leading up to and following the teaser launch.
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📈 Stock Surge for Prime Focus
Prime Focus, listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), had already witnessed a significant uptick after approving the issue of 462.7 million equity shares through preferential allotment. From ₹113.47 on June 25, the stock price jumped 30% to ₹149.69 by July 1.
However, the momentum only intensified as the buzz around Ramayana grew. On July 3, the day of the teaser launch, shares peaked at ₹176, taking the studio’s market cap from ₹4,638 crore to ₹5,641 crore — a staggering gain of ₹1,000 crore in just two days.
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Although prices slightly settled by market close, with shares ending at ₹169 and the market cap stabilizing around ₹5,200 crore, the value unlocked was immense.
💰 Ranbir Kapoor Joins as Investor
In a strategic business move, Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram in the film, is now set to become a shareholder in Prime Focus. As per Business Standard, the actor will acquire 1.25 million equity shares in the studio. Based on current share prices, this translates to an investment of approximately ₹20 crore.
🕉️ Inside Ramayana: The Biggest Indian Film Ever
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is shaping up as India’s most ambitious cinematic project. The mythological epic will release in two parts:
- Part 1: Diwali 2026
- Part 2: 2027
The star-studded cast includes:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Ram
- Yash as Ravana
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshman
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
In a musical coup, the soundtrack will feature a collaboration between Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and Hollywood legend Hans Zimmer, who makes his Bollywood debut.
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