Ramayana creators to return with epic tales of Lord Krishna from Srimad Bhagavatam

According to reports, this ambitious project will feature a pan-Indian cast, with actors from various film industries.

The team behind the unforgettable legendary Ramayana television series, Sagar Pictures Entertainment is embarking on a new epic venture. They will be adapting the epic Srimad Bhagavatam for both film and television, bringing the stories of Lord Krishna to life for a whole new generation.

A leading Indian film critic, Taran Adarsh, confirmed on X(formerly known as Twitter) in a post with brief details about the project.

'RAMAYANA' CREATORS TO MAKE FILMS, SERIES ON LORD KRISHNA... Sagar Pictures Entertainment - the creators of the iconic TV serial #Ramayana [1987] and #NationalAward winning film #1971TheFilm [2007] - will produce mega-films and web series, an official adaptation of… pic.twitter.com/KJTw5NTIg7

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— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 16, 2024

According to reports, this ambitious project will feature a pan-Indian cast, with actors from various film industries. To ensure top-notch visual effects, Sagar Pictures has partnered with a leading international VFX company.

While details about the specific cast and crew haven't been revealed yet, anticipation is surely building for this exciting adaptation.

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During the 2020 lockdown, Doordarshan re-aired the classic Ramayana series, sparking a wave of nostalgia and captivating audiences once again. This re-run became a ratings phenomenon, achieving the highest viewership for a Hindi general entertainment channel show since 2015. The series, featuring a stellar cast led by Arun Govil as Rama, Deepika Chikhalia as Sita, Sunil Lahri as Laxman, Dara Singh as Hanuman, and Arvind Trivedi as Ravan, continues to hold immense cultural significance for viewers across generations.

While the iconic "Ramayana" series continues to captivate audiences, Sagar Pictures Entertainment shares a rich history of captivating shows. Their diverse portfolio includes historical dramas like "Prithviraj Chauhan" and "Jai Shree Krishan," fantasy adventures like "Aladdin," and contemporary stories like "Jamia Raja."