New Delhi: Actor Anupam Kher has started shooting for a new film based on the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh today.
“Today marks the first day of shooting for the new film Shri Ram Bhoomi in Ayodhya! I visited the Shri Ram Mandir and sought blessings from Ram Lalla—for myself, my family and friends, the film, and for all of you as well,” Kher wrote in a post on Facebook.
Shri Ram Bhoomi will be produced by Zee Studios and directed by Kamakhaya Narayan Singh, who has previously directed The Kerala Story 2 (2026), Bhor (2018), Timeless Tamil Nadu (2021).
Kher shared pictures and videos from his visit to the temple with the crew of the film on social media.
On Ram Temple theft
The 71-year-old actor also addressed the ongoing controversy over the alleged theft of donations at the temple, saying what happened was wrong.
“If there is a theft in the house, they don’t put chains around the house. Those who have done this should definitely be caught,” he said. “But there should be no blame on Sanatan or Ramji.”
Ayodhya Police have recovered more than Rs 80.92 lakh and $1,121 from the eight accused in the case till now in coordinated raids, besides gold and silver ornaments allegedly donated by devotees at the Ram Temple.
Shri Ram Bhoomi will explore the long journey surrounding the establishment of the Ram Temple, an issue that has shaped India’s political, legal, and cultural discourse for decades.
Shree Ram Bhoomi will mark Anupam Kher’s 552nd film and also stars Ritwik Bhowmik and Amruta Khanvilkar.
(Edited by Stela Dey)