Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' hits a snag

Looks like

Ranbir Kapoor

's upcoming project, "Ramayana," has hit a roadblock before it even hits the lights!
According to the latest buzz from Siasat, producer

Madhu Mantena

has waved goodbye to the project before the cameras could roll. Word on the street is that the Nitesh Tiwari-directed flick, co-produced by

Allu Aravind

and Madhu Mantena, now sees Madhu stepping out of the producer's chair.

The reasons behind Madhu Mantena's exit remain shrouded in mystery for now, and the official word from the makers is still pending. But fear not! There's a new player in town, and it's none other than Namit Malhotra, the big cheese at DNEG, an Oscar-winning VFX powerhouse! DNEG's stellar portfolio includes mind-bending visuals from blockbusters like "Oppenheimer," "E Machina," "Interstellar," "Dune," and "First Man," among others.

In this epic retelling of the ancient saga, Ranbir Kapoor is set to don the mantle of Ram, with the charming Sai Pallavi stepping into the shoes of Sita. While Alia Bhatt was initially in the running for the role of Sita, she had to bow out due to date clashes. Rumor has it that the dashing KGF star Yash might take on the formidable role of Ravana, while the legendary Sunny Deol is rumored to be gearing up for the part of Hanuman. But wait, there's more! Bobby Deol and Vijay Sethupathi are reportedly in talks to play Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana, respectively.

Hold on to your seats, folks, because here's the latest scoop: The legendary

Amitabh Bachchan

might just don the crown as King Dashrath! Although nothing's set in stone yet, keep your fingers crossed for an official confirmation soon.
And let's not forget the man of the hour, Ranbir Kapoor, who's putting in the hard yards to perfect his voice and diction for the role. With a voice as iconic as his, Ranbir aims to carve out a unique identity for Ram in "Ramayana."
So, buckle up, because the epic journey is set to kick off this summer when the cameras start rolling for

Nitesh Tiwari

's "Ramayana" extravaganza!