Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Ranbir Kapoor Describes Ramayana Role As Sacred Responsibility
The movie Ramayana will show Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama.
The filmmakers released a video explaining how he prepared for the part.
Ranbir said this was more than an ordinary acting job.
He said he wanted to respect the faith people have in the story.
Director Nitesh Tiwari said choosing an actor for Rama was very difficult.
Arun Govil, who once played Rama on television, praised Ranbir’s humility and suitability for the role.
Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, said seeing Ranbir as Rama reminded her of the image she knew as a child.
The movie is planned in two parts, but reports give different details about the first release date.
A behind-the-scenes video shows Ranbir Kapoor’s preparation to play Lord Rama in Ramayana.
Ranbir said portraying Rama was a responsibility requiring him to live up to people’s faith in the story.
Director Nitesh Tiwari said casting Rama was extremely difficult but believed Ranbir fit the role.
Arun Govil, who played Rama in television’s Ramayan, called Ranbir the closest fit among current young stars.
Ramayana is planned as a two-part film, though reports differ on whether the first release is in 2026 or November 6, with the year unspecified.
- Who
- Ranbir Kapoor, director Nitesh Tiwari, Sai Pallavi, Arun Govil and other members of the Ramayana cast and production team.
- What
- The makers released a behind-the-scenes video about Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation into Lord Rama and the casting of the film.
- When
- The video was released around Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday on September 28; a PTI report was dated September 29.
- Where
- The articles do not specify where the video was released beyond identifying it as a YouTube video.
- Why
- The video was intended to show the actors’ preparation, explain the casting and discuss the responsibility of portraying characters from the Ramayana.
Casting Concerns
Casting Support
Whether Ranbir suits Lord Rama
Casting Concerns
The casting has faced criticism, with some people questioning whether Ranbir Kapoor is suited to portray the revered figure.
Casting Support
Arun Govil called Ranbir the closest fit among current young stars, while Nitesh Tiwari said Ranbir met the qualities the team was seeking.
Meaning of the role
Casting Concerns
The casting debate reflects concerns about how a highly revered religious character should be represented in a major film.
Casting Support
Ranbir said the part was not merely an exciting acting role but a responsibility to live up to people’s faith in the story.
- Film
- Ramayana
- Ranbir Kapoor’s role
- Lord Rama
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Video
- A behind-the-scenes video lasting about five to five-and-a-half minutes
- Arun Govil’s role
- King Dasharatha; he previously played Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s television series Ramayan
- Other principal cast
- Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman
- Planned format
- A two-part film, with the second installment planned for 2027
- Release-date discrepancy
- One report says the first part is scheduled for November 6 during Diwali, while another says Diwali 2026
Sources
'Yeh Ek Zimmedari Hai': Ranbir Kapoor Says His Job Wasn't To Be 'Worthy' Of Playing Ram In Ramayana Amid Criticism Over Casting
Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor Calls Arun Govil's Lord Ram 'Iconic', Says Stepping Into The Role Is A Responsibility