In a public notice issued through trade channels, Mantena disclosed that discussions with Prime Focus Technologies to transfer these rights have not materialised into a formal agreement.The proposed deal, which included the script and other materials associated with the epic saga Ramayana, has yet to come into effect.
This revelation has sparked intrigue and speculation within the industry, particularly in light of Mantena’s prior involvement in the project. Earlier reports had indicated Mantena’s association with director Nitesh Tiwari‘s ambitious retelling of the Ramayana, only to step back due to financial concerns.
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In the wake of these developments, Mantena has firmly asserted that the rights to the Ramayan project remain under his ownership. This statement comes amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding the fate of the film, leaving fans and industry insiders eagerly awaiting further updates.
As the saga unfolds, the entertainment world watches with bated breath to see how this contractual dispute will impact one of Bollywood’s most highly anticipated cinematic endeavors. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Vijay Sethupathi, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil and others. The Nitesh Tiwari directorial is currenlty on the floors.