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India’s billionaire ranks proceed to expand, with the newest Hurun Global Wealthy List 2026 adding 57 recent names and pushing the country’s total tally to 308 billionaires. Among the many notable entrants this yr is filmmaker and visual effects entrepreneur Namit Malhotra, whose journey from a modest editing setup in his father’s garage to heading one among the world’s most celebrated VFX studios that may now be producing the much-awaited Ranbir Kapoor, Yash starrer Ramayana, has turn into a remarkable success story.
Hurun Global Wealthy List 2026: Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra joins India’s Billionaire Club as nation reaches 308 billionaires
Malhotra is the founder and CEO of DNEG, the worldwide visual effects and animation company known for its work on several award-winning international movies. Over time, DNEG has earned multiple Academy Awards for its groundbreaking VFX contributions to Hollywood productions, cementing its popularity as a powerhouse in the worldwide film industry.
Beyond his work in visual effects, Malhotra has also been actively involved in large-scale film production. He’s currently backing probably the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema—Ramayana, a two-part cinematic retelling of the traditional epic. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is designed as a grand mythological spectacle aimed toward each Indian and global audiences. The primary installment is predicted to release during Diwali 2026, with the second part planned for a Diwali 2027 release.
The film features a powerful ensemble forged that brings together actors from across Indian cinema. Ranbir Kapoor will portray Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi plays Sita. Yash, widely known for the KGF franchise, will appear as Ravana, and Sunny Deol takes on the role of Hanuman. Actor Ravi Dubey has been forged as Lakshman.
What makes the project particularly noteworthy is its scale. With a reported budget of around $100 million (roughly Rs.835 crore) for the primary instalment alone, Ramayana is being positioned as probably the most expensive movies ever produced in India. The production also relies heavily on cutting-edge technology, including advanced motion-capture techniques and large-scale visual effects.
Malhotra’s DNEG is overseeing the film’s VFX work, ensuring world-class visual storytelling. He has previously emphasised that the project has been developed with a “reverence-first” approach, with years of pre-production dedicated to honouring the epic’s cultural significance while presenting it with global cinematic standards.
Together with his entry into the Hurun billionaire list and the mounting anticipation around Ramayana, Namit Malhotra’s influence across each technology and filmmaking continues to grow on the world stage.
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