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Production and casting of Ramayana film

Overview

Reports regarding Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming two-part film adaptation of the epic ‘Ramayana’ have focused on casting developments and public reception. Initial reports suggested actor Rajiv Kumar might portray Raja Janak, the father of Sita, in the production which stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana.

Following the release of a first glimpse of the film, some viewers expressed criticism regarding Ranbir Kapoor’s suitability for the role. In response, actor Ravie Dubey, who portrays Lakshman, defended Kapoor in an interview with Variety. Dubey described Kapoor as ‘simply the best we have’ and a ‘superstar of epic proportions,’ praising his sincerity and intensity during film preparation.

The high-budget production features an ensemble cast including Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, and Kajal Aggarwal, with a musical score by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman. ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ is scheduled for release during Diwali 2026.

Entities

Ranbir Kapoor · Nitesh Tiwari · Prime Focus Studios · Ravie Dubey · Ramayana

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Ravie Dubey defends Ranbir Kapoor's casting in Ramayana

    Actor Ravie Dubey has defended Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Rama in the upcoming ‘Ramayana’ epic, praising his professionalism and work ethic amid viewer debate.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Rajiv Kumar reportedly cast in Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana

    Actor Rajiv Kumar is reportedly cast as Raja Janak in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming Ramayana film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.

Sources

cinemaexpress.com · news18.com · news24online.com · news9live.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsbytesapp.com