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Mahesh Bhatt Says Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama Moved Him to Tears
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama in Ramayana, a two-part film adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Kapoor’s father-in-law, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, said watching the film moved him to tears.
Bhatt was especially affected by the scene where Rama is sent into 14 years of exile.
His wife, Soni Razdan, shared a photo of Bhatt and Kapoor on Instagram, with a caption recalling Bhatt proudly saying, “Jai Shri Ram.”
The film also stars Sai Pallavi and Yash, and Part 1 opened in theatres on November 5.
It has drawn strong box-office interest, though reported totals differ: one account gave an India net figure, while another said worldwide collections had passed Rs 500 crore.
Part 2 is set to arrive on Diwali 2028.
Mahesh Bhatt said he was moved to tears by Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama in Ramayana.
Bhatt said the scene in which Rama is sent into exile particularly affected him.
Soni Razdan shared a photo of Bhatt and Kapoor at a Diwali gathering, along with a caption describing Bhatt’s pride.
Ramayana: Part 1 was released in theatres on November 5.
The two reports give different box-office figures, with News18 citing an India net estimate and the Times of India reporting worldwide collections.
- Who
- Mahesh Bhatt praised Ranbir Kapoor, his son-in-law.
- What
- Bhatt said Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama in Ramayana moved him to tears.
- When
- The reports were published on November 10, 2026; the date of Bhatt’s viewing is not stated.
- Where
- Soni Razdan shared Bhatt’s reaction in an Instagram Story. The location of his screening is not stated.
- Why
- Bhatt said the scene in which Rama was sent into exile affected him deeply.
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Ramayana: Part 1 hit theatres.
The film earned Rs 107 crore in India on its first Monday, according to the Times of India.
News18 and the Times of India published reports on Bhatt’s reaction to Kapoor’s performance.
- Film
- Ramayana: Part 1
- Ranbir Kapoor’s role
- Lord Rama
- Release date
- November 5, 2026
- India collections
- Rs 346.35 crore net in five days, according to News18
- Worldwide collections
- More than Rs 500 crore, according to the Times of India
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What people are saying
Just before the interval, Rama was sent into exile for 14 years. I felt my throat close. I tried hard not to cry. I had gone [to watch the film] with young filmmakers and writers, and people in the hall knew they were sitting with Ranbir Kapoor’s father-in-law. When the lights came on, I tried to hide my tears. I couldn’t. Nor could I say much. Great experiences make you silent.
Mere paas Ram hai
Jai Shri Ram