The later decades saw new formats and global collaborations. Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama brought an Indo-Japanese perspective, earning international recognition.
In recent years, Adipurush starring Prabhas and Kriti Sanon attempted a grand retelling but received mixed reactions, especially for its visual effects.
Now, anticipation is high for Ramayana featuring Ranbir Kapoor, which aims to present the epic on a global scale with releases planned for Diwali 2026 and 2027.