New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Undeterred by a lukewarm box office reception, the Indian film industry is going big, rolling out movie after movie on a grand scale.

The two-part mythological epic Ramayana-whose first instalment is due in 2026-is touted as the most expensive Indian film ever, with a budget of Rs.4,000 crore. Director S.S. Rajamouli's untitled venture starring Mahesh Babu is pegged at over Rs.1,000 crore, while films like Love and War and Spirit are expected to cost upwards of Rs.300 crore each.

But instead of inspiring confidence, the trend has raised concerns, with industry insiders fearing some of the upcoming tentpole films could collapse under their own weight.

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