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Ajinkya Deo says Ranbir Kapoor struggled with Ramayana's heavy crown
Ramayana opened in theatres on Thursday, with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama.
The film is a two-part adaptation of the Indian epic, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Actor Ajinkya Deo, who plays Maharishi Vishwamitra, said the elaborate outfits challenged several cast members.
Kapoor found Rama's crown and full costume troublesome, and would get up because they felt heavy.
Filming indoors with controlled temperatures helped the actors cope with the costumes.
Deo said his own wig and beard took an hour and a half to put on, though he wore simpler clothing for his role.
Ajinkya Deo said Ranbir Kapoor found wearing a heavy crown and costume for Ramayana tiring.
Deo, who plays Maharishi Vishwamitra, said the elaborate costumes challenged several actors.
He said the crown and full outfit were troublesome for Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama.
Deo said the indoor sets and controlled temperature helped ease the strain.
Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and is a two-part adaptation of the Indian epic.
- Who
- Ajinkya Deo described the costume challenge faced by Ranbir Kapoor.
- What
- Kapoor found wearing the crown and full costume for Ramayana tiring.
- When
- Deo discussed it in an interview published on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- On the indoor sets of Ramayana.
- Why
- The crown and full costume were heavy; controlled indoor temperatures helped.
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Deo observed that wearing the crown and full costume was troublesome for Kapoor.
Articles reported Deo's comments about the costume challenge.
- Actor
- Ajinkya Deo plays Maharishi Vishwamitra.
- Role
- Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama.
- Costume
- Kapoor's crown and full get-up were described as heavy.
- Set conditions
- The shoot was indoors with controlled temperatures.
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari directs Ramayana.
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What people are saying
I know for a fact that for Ram, it was a little troublesome wearing the crown and the whole get-up
He used to get up and be like, 'Oh my God!' It used to be heavy.