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Indira Krishnan praises Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation for Ramayana
Actor Indira Krishnan shared photos from Ramayana’s first cast reading as the film opened in theatres on November 5.
Krishnan plays Kaushalya, Lord Rama’s mother, in the film directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
She said Ranbir Kapoor impressed her by moving from Animal to the role of Lord Rama and praised him as an actor and person.
The cast also includes Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
Her memories offer a glimpse of the cast’s early work together on a film based on the Ramayana, a revered Hindu epic.
A second installment is confirmed for 2028, according to the information available.
Indira Krishnan praised Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation from Animal to Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
She shared photographs from the film’s first cast reading and recalled working with the cast and crew.
Krishnan plays Kaushalya, Lord Rama’s mother, while Kapoor plays Lord Rama.
She also praised Sai Pallavi, director Nitesh Tiwari and members of the production team.
Hindustan Times reported that Ramayana released in theatres on November 5, 2026.
- Who
- Indira Krishnan praised Ranbir Kapoor and other members of the Ramayana cast and crew.
- What
- She shared memories and photographs from the first cast reading, praising Kapoor’s performance and transformation into Lord Rama.
- When
- The reports were published November 4, 5 and 6, 2026. The date of the cast reading is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Krishnan was looking back at the cast’s early moments together as Ramayana reached theatres.
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NDTV published an interview in which Krishnan discussed Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram.
Ramayana released in theatres, according to Hindustan Times.
News18 reported on Krishnan sharing nostalgic photographs and praise for the cast and crew.
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Ranbir Kapoor’s role
- Lord Rama
- Indira Krishnan’s role
- Kaushalya, Lord Rama’s mother
- Cast reading
- First reading session; date and location not stated
- Camera setup
- More than 80 cameras mentioned by Krishnan
- Theatrical release
- November 5, 2026, according to Hindustan Times
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What people are saying
From Animal to Ramayana, I witnessed this pure-soul actor and believe me, he nailed it. Take a bow, RK.
Sai ur innocence speaks volumes and ur spiritual thought has brought u to this platform ..ur right we all were destined to meet here.
Love u all ..cheers to the team, cheers to Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana..JAI SHREE RAM.