Kendrapada, Nov 13: From a small village in coastal Odisha to the world of international cinema, Bhramarabar Das is making his mark in the global visual effects (VFX) industry. The animator from Belpal village under Rajnagar block in Kendrapada district is part of the team working on Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited magnum opus ‘Ramayana’.

Working with globally acclaimed visual effects company DNEG, Bhramarabar is contributing to the animation and 3D creature look development for the ambitious film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.

The film is being mounted on a massive scale, with nearly 10,000 people reportedly involved in its production. Bhramarabar has been associated with the first instalment of the project for the past five years. While the first part has been completed after years of work, production on the second instalment is underway, with a Diwali 2028 release planned.

Several extraordinary characters from the epic are being brought to life through advanced computer-generated imagery (CGI). These include the 40-feet-tall Kumbhakarna and the giant bird Jatayu, depicted battling Ravana at a height of 30 feet. Bhramarabar's expertise in animation and creature development is contributing to the visualisation of such larger-than-life characters.

His achievements extend beyond Indian cinema. Before joining the ‘Ramayana’ project, he worked on five major international productions, including Disney's live-action films ‘The Jungle Book’ and ‘The Lion King’.

A 2017 gold medallist from the Applied Art Department of Utkal University of Culture, Bhramarabar is currently associated with DNEG's Bengaluru branch. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, he has been working remotely from his home in Kendrapada.

His success has brought immense pride to Belpal village, with neighbours, teachers and well-wishers congratulating him on his achievement.

From the quiet lanes of coastal Odisha to some of the world's biggest cinematic productions, Bhramarabar Das's journey reflects how talent, dedication and hard work can take an individual beyond geographical boundaries.