Rajnagar: From Belpal village in Kendrapada district to the world of big-budget filmmaking, Bhramarabar Das has made a mark on the global animation and visual effects stage with his contribution to the much-anticipated film Ramayana.
A native of Belpal village under Rajnagar block, Das has been working on the film’s animation and 3D creature look development as part of a team at DNEG, a globally acclaimed visual effects and animation company.
Das has been associated with the first instalment of the ambitious film for the past five years.
He said work on the second part had already begun and it was scheduled for release in 2028.
Elaborating on his role, Das said several characters from the epic could not be convincingly portrayed by human actors alone because of their extraordinary size and appearance.
Characters such as Kumbhakarna, depicted as being 40 feet tall, and Jatayu, shown battling Ravana at a height of 30 feet, have been brought to life through computer-generated imagery and specialised visual development.
Before joining the Ramayana project, Das had worked on five other major film productions, including The Jungle Book and The Lion King, further strengthening his expertise in animation and visual effects.
According to Das, nearly 10,000 people have been involved in the making of the ambitious project, which has generated considerable excitement among cinema enthusiasts across the country.
A 2017 gold medallist in the Applied Art Department of Utkal University of Culture, Das has established himself in the competitive world of 3D animation through his artistic ability, creative vision and dedication.
He is currently employed with DNEG, which has a branch in Bengaluru.
Das said he had been working from home since the Covid-19 pandemic.
His professional achievements have brought pride to his native village and Kendrapada district, with people from different walks of life congratulating him and wishing him continued success.
Das’s journey from a village in coastal Odisha to an internationally recognised film production team is a testament to the power of talent, perseverance and hard work.
His achievement is an inspiration to aspiring artists and young people who dream of making a mark beyond geographical boundaries.