Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Ranbir Kapoor Defends Casting as Lord Rama
Ranbir Kapoor has been cast as Lord Rama in the upcoming film 'Ramayana'.
Some people are not happy with his casting and think he is not the right choice.
They also criticized the visual effects and CGI in the film's teaser.
Ranbir says there is no single 'right' actor to play Lord Rama and believes any actor with the right intent and faith can portray the character.
Yash, who plays Ravana in the film, praised Ranbir's portrayal.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and will be released in two parts, with the first part coming out on Diwali this year and the second part in 2027.
The music is composed by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
Ranbir Kapoor has been cast as Lord Rama in the film 'Ramayana'.
Some viewers questioned his suitability for the role and criticized the visual effects.
Ranbir believes any actor with the right intent and faith can portray Lord Rama.
Yash praised Ranbir's portrayal during the Comic-Con panel discussion.
The film will be released in two parts, with the first part on Diwali 2024 and the second part on Diwali 2027.
- Who
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Yash, Nitesh Tiwari, Namit Malhotra, Shridhar Raghavan, Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman, Pankaj Kumar
- What
- Reaction to Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Rama in the film 'Ramayana'
- When
- During the film's promotional campaign at San Diego Comic-Con
- Where
- San Diego Comic-Con
- Why
- To address criticism and defend his casting choice
Critics of Ranbir's Casting
Supporters of Ranbir's Casting
Suitability for the Role
Critics of Ranbir's Casting
Some viewers questioned Ranbir Kapoor's suitability for the role of Lord Rama, expressing doubts about his casting.
Supporters of Ranbir's Casting
Supporters, including Yash, praised Ranbir's portrayal, highlighting his hard work and the intent behind his performance.
Visual Effects and CGI
Critics of Ranbir's Casting
Critics expressed disappointment over the visual effects, CGI, and the alleged use of AI in the film's teaser.
Supporters of Ranbir's Casting
No direct counterpoint from supporters on this issue was mentioned in the article.
- Film Title
- Ramayana
- Lead Actor
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Release Date (Part 1)
- Diwali 2024
- Release Date (Part 2)
- Diwali 2027
- Composers
- Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman
- Cinematographer
- Pankaj Kumar
