India, May 14 -- Director Nitesh Tiwari is gearing up for the release of the magnum opus Ramayana, slated to hit the screens later this year. Ahead of the release, the film's makers invited creators and YouTubers to the sets for an interaction with the cast and crew, during which producer Namit Malhotra opened up about the expectations for the film and the anxiety around audience reactions.

Ramayana is a two-part film, billed as the most expensive Indian production ever. Reports say the combined landing cost of the two parts is as high as Rs.4000 crore ($500 million), making it one of the most expensive films in the world. Ramayana follows Adipurush, another adaptation of the epic, but one that failed to hit the mark. The Om Raut film, r...