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Ajay Devgn-Produced Siddhant Chaturvedi–Mohit Raina Starrer ‘Ramree’ Shelved
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High-Budget Period Drama Halted Before Production Begins
The upcoming period-action drama film ‘Ramree’, produced by Ajay Devgn and featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mohit Raina in lead roles, has officially been shelved. Reports suggest that the film’s escalating budget is the primary reason for the cancellation.
Netflix Pulls the Plug Pre-Shoot
The film was scheduled to begin shooting in December 2025, but before it could go on floors, Netflix decided to cancel the entire project. Sources close to the development indicate that the film’s production costs were spiraling out of control, prompting this decision.
Ajay Devgn Was Initially Considered to Star
According to News18, Ajay Devgn had been developing this ambitious dual-action creature film for a while. The story was set in the year 1945, with Siddhant Chaturvedi already cast as one of the leads. Devgn himself was being considered for the second main role, but his packed schedule and pending film commitments forced him to decline the acting part.
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Mohit Raina Cast in Devgn’s Place
Despite stepping away from acting in the project, Ajay Devgn remained committed and opted to produce the film. As a result, Mohit Raina was brought on board to play the second lead. The project was positioned as a Netflix Original, slated for direct OTT release.
Ambitious VFX-Heavy Production Becomes Financially Unviable
‘Ramree’ was designed to be a creature-action and period drama, requiring heavy investment in VFX and production scale. With a historical setting, elaborate set designs, and technical complexity, the film’s budget quickly ballooned. After over a year of development, the project was ultimately deemed financially unfeasible and was shelved.
Set in 1945: A Story at the Crossroads of History
The film’s narrative was set against the backdrop of 1945, a pivotal time when India was on the verge of independence, and World War II was drawing to a close. The storyline aimed to merge these historic moments with a fictional creature-action plot, offering a fresh and cinematic take on that era.
Neha Sharma’s Directorial Debut Postponed
Neha Sharma was set to make her directorial debut with ‘Ramree’. However, with the film now cancelled, her directorial launch has been put on indefinite hold.
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