Updated On: 24 August, 2023 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Even before going on floors, Nitesh Tiwari`s ‘Ramayana’ has been making headlines for several reasons. As per the latest updates, Alia Bhatt has exited the project due to date issues

In Pic: Alia Bhatt (Pic/Instagram)
Even before going on floors, Nitesh Tiwari`s ‘Ramayana’ has been making headlines for several reasons. It was revealed in June 2023 that the renowned filmmaker had begun planning his ambitious project, The Ramayana. As per the earlier reports, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Yash from `KGF` were all cast in pivotal roles.
But now it seems like Alia Bhatt has said goodbye to the project. As per the latest updates in Pinkvilla, Alia Bhatt has exited the project due to date issues. Pinkvilla in their reports quoted the source as saying, "It`s understandable that a magnum opus like Ramayana requires time and intense pre-production work, as they are going into the smallest details of everything to get it right on the screen. Which is why things are progressing at a slower pace. Also, as far as the casting is concerned, Ranbir Kapoor is still committed to playing Lord Ram, while Alia Bhatt - who was approached for the project - is no longer part of it. The actress was in talks for the role of Goddess Sita, but the collaboration didn’t work out because of date issues".