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Entrepreneur Namit Malhotra Mortgaged Home to Launch VFX Firm, Now Funds ₹4,000 cr Ramayana Project
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 03:18 AM
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Namit Malhotra, who risked his house to start a Rs 7 lakh visual‑effects company, is now backing a Rs 4,000 crore Ramayana film venture.
Namit Malhotra, an Indian entrepreneur, pledged his personal residence as collateral to raise the seed capital of just Rs 7 lakh for a visual‑effects (VFX) studio. The modest start-up has grown into a recognized player in the country's VFX sector.
Leveraging the success of his firm, Malhotra has now turned to film financing, committing substantial resources to a high‑budget adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana. The project is slated at an estimated Rs 4,000 crore, positioning it among the most expensive Indian productions ever attempted.
Industry observers note that Malhotra's transition from a small‑scale VFX venture to backing a multi‑billion‑rupee cinematic undertaking underscores the increasing convergence of technology and storytelling in Bollywood. The Ramayana film is expected to commence principal photography later this year, with Malhotra's firm providing both financial backing and post‑production expertise.
Leveraging the success of his firm, Malhotra has now turned to film financing, committing substantial resources to a high‑budget adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana. The project is slated at an estimated Rs 4,000 crore, positioning it among the most expensive Indian productions ever attempted.
Industry observers note that Malhotra's transition from a small‑scale VFX venture to backing a multi‑billion‑rupee cinematic undertaking underscores the increasing convergence of technology and storytelling in Bollywood. The Ramayana film is expected to commence principal photography later this year, with Malhotra's firm providing both financial backing and post‑production expertise.