Salman Khan questions Ramayana’s massive budget: ‘Film should be discussed for characters’

The Indian Express · Gayatri Nirmal ·

Salman Khan urged audiences to focus on Ramayana’s characters, scriptures and meaning rather than its VFX and reported Rs 4,000-crore budget. At the Maatrubhumi trailer launch, he said his character shares Lord Ram’s qualities and recalled watching Ramanand Sagar’s TV series. Maatrubhumi now releases December 4, 2026 around the same time as Ramayana.

Salman Khan urged audiences to focus on Ramayana’s characters, scriptures and meaning rather than its VFX and reported Rs 4,000-crore budget. At the Maatrubhumi trailer launch, he said his character shares Lord Ram’s qualities and recalled watching Ramanand Sagar’s TV series. Maatrubhumi now releases December 4, 2026 around the same time as Ramayana.

The FAA plans to replace four legacy information systems that use floppy disks by 2028. The disks don’t track aircraft; they help controllers access weather, notices and airport-status information. Keeping the systems was a risk-mitigation choice: aviation requires rigorous testing before new technology is adopted. The FAA’s replacement will consolidate real-time information on a modern display.

Blair Tickner called bowling to Virat Kohli an “awesome opportunity,” saying New Zealand believe they can dismiss him and bounce back in the ODI series. He admitted the hosts’ batting fell short and said they could improve with the ball. Concussed opener Devon Conway will miss the rest of the series, opening the door for Nick Kelly.

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