📌 Key Points
- Ranbir Kapoor plays both Lord Rama and Lord Parshurama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
- Kapoor focused on understanding the spirituality and emotionality of both characters.
- The film ‘Ramayana’ is a two-part project with a budget of ₹ 4,000 crore.
- The first part releases this Diwali, with the second part scheduled for Diwali 2027.
Ranbir Kapoor has revealed his double role in the upcoming ‘Ramayana,’ playing both Lord Rama and Parshurama. He emphasized his deep dive into understanding the characters’ spirituality to prepare for the roles. The epic film is slated for release in two parts, starting this Diwali.
Ranbir Kapoor Takes on Dual Roles in Ramayana
One of the most anticipated films of the year is Nitesh Tiwari ’s Ramayana . The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, and a glimpse of his look was first unveiled to a select audience at a grand event in Los Angeles. At the same event, the actor also confirmed a surprise for fans about his double role in the film.
He further explained how he prepared for both roles and said, “I think as an actor, apart from body language, I think if you deeply understand the spirituality and the emotionality of the characters, I think everything starts from there. I think that’s what I did the year leading up to the shoot of Ramayana, to understand who these people and characters are, what they stand for and what their motives are.”
Kapoor’s Preparation for the Iconic Characters
Fans expressed excitement about Ranbir’s double role. One of them commented, “damn, that’s so interesting. Opposite characters, calm and storm. If RK balances both of them, it’s a huge win.” Another wrote, “I hope you get your answer from this video, that’s why Ranbir was holding Farsha instead of Danush in the trailer.” Another comment read, “Another iconic role.”
Ramayana: A Grand Cinematic Vision Unveiled
The teaser received mixed reactions from the audience, with many saying that Ranbir does not fit the bill to play Lord Rama. While some were impressed by the VFX and CGI in the film, others criticised it for not being up to the mark. Namit revealed that the two-part film is being made on a budget of ₹ 4,000 crore, making it one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema. The filmmaker also compared the scale of the film to that of The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. The first part of the film is scheduled to release this Diwali, while the second will arrive on Diwali 2027.
Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ aims for cinematic grandeur on par with ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Avatar.’ With Ranbir Kapoor in a dual role, the ambitious project promises a unique and visually stunning rendition of the epic tale, captivating audiences.
