Amitabh Bachchan Invests Rs 90 Crore, Ranbir Rs 3.31 Crore: How Ram Mandir Made Ayodhya ‘Realty Superstar’
Amitabh Bachchan Invests Rs 90 Crore, Ranbir Rs 3.31 Crore: How Ram Mandir Made Ayodhya ‘Realty Superstar’ Written By, Last Updated: July 14, 2026, 17:28
Amitabh Bachchan Invests Rs 90 Crore, Ranbir Rs 3.31 Crore: How Ram Mandir Made Ayodhya ‘Realty Superstar’ Written By, Last Updated: July 14, 2026, 17:28 IST The infra boost, Ram Temple factor and three reasons why Ayodhya is witnessing a landscape shift, News18 explains Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor have invested in Ayodhya. (News18 File) Actor Amitabh Bachchan has invested approximately ₹90 crore in multiple land acquisitions in Ayodhya. Ranbir Kapoor has invested ₹3.31 crore in a single luxury plot on the land that houses the Ram Temple. From hotels to connectivity boost, Ayodhya is transforming into a high-growth luxury real estate, infrastructure, and spiritual tourism hub following the consecration of the Ram Mandir. The factors driving the change and wooing investment, explained. THE CELEBRITIES WHO HAVE INVESTED IN AYODHYA Amitabh Bachchan: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has built a massive property portfolio in Ayodhya, with total investments estimated at over ₹90–100 crore. He became the first major celebrity to buy into the city’s luxury real estate through developer The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL). His known properties include The Sarayu Plot: An initial 10,000 sq. ft. plot valued at approximately ₹14.5 crore, acquired ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration. Haveli Avadh: A 5,372 sq. ft. parcel valued at ₹4.54 crore. Adjacent Luxury Plot: A large 25,000 sq. ft. plot near the Sarayu development purchased for nearly ₹40 crore. 67-Acre Land Parcel: A massive plot bought via his family-run firm AB Corp Ltd for ₹35 crore. Harivansh Rai Bachchan Memorial Trust: A 54,454 sq.
ft. parcel registered to establish a memorial for his father. Ranbir Kapoor: Actor Ranbir Kapoor joined the Ayodhya luxury market with a premium investment. Ahead of portraying Lord Ram in the film Ramayana, he expanded his real estate legacy by purchasing The Sarayu Township Plot: A 2,134 sq. ft. premium land parcel valued at ₹3.31 crore. Kapoor noted that the investment was a “divine calling" and a long-term asset to serve as a family legacy. AYODHYA’s INFRA BOOST Ayodhya is undergoing a massive, Rs 85,000-crore structural transformation to become a global pilgrimage hub. Major projects include the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and the approval of a 187-km Namo Bharat corridor connecting Kanpur and Ayodhya in just 90 minutes. Recent and upcoming infrastructure highlights are Road Networks: Widening and beautification of major arteries including Ram Path, Bhakti Path, Dharma Path, and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Path. Bus Terminal: Construction of a Rs 400-crore, airport-style bus terminus near the Ayodhya bypass to ease pilgrim movement. Regional Connectivity: Plans are advancing for the Kanpur-Ayodhya Namo Bharat Corridor (Rs 32,000 crore) and a proposed Delhi-Ayodhya bullet train that would cover the 670 km route in two hours. State Budget: The UP Budget allocates an additional Rs 150 crore specifically focused on continuous infrastructure upkeep and pilgrim facility enhancement. Luxury Hospitality Enters: Global and national hospitality giants like the Taj Group, Marriott, and Sarovar are actively building luxury resorts and business hotels to meet premium tourist demand. Vedic Expansion Plan: The Ayodhya Development Authority is executing a ₹2,180-crore, 1,407-acre eco-friendly township to manage the residential influx, as the city’s population is projected to hit 2.4 million by 2031.
