Imtiaz Ali with whom he has worked Ranbir Kapoor In ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Tamasha’ he has now expressed his excitement to be seen as Lord Ram in ‘Ramayana’. Imtiaz believes that the role will not only showcase the actor’s talent but also leave a lasting impact as a person. Imtiaz praised Ranbir’s ability to adapt to various characters. Sharing his thoughts on the actor’s casting, he said in an interview to Filmibeat, “Ranbir can do anything as an actor. He should do different roles, and when he does different roles, he becomes them. He is a pure actor, and I hope he does all kinds of roles. I am very happy that he is playing the role of Lord Rama because he can evoke a certain character or reality. It will be nice to approach the character of Lord Rama in a human and personal way.” The director further explained why portraying Lord Rama could be a transformative experience for Ranbir. According to him, actors often take on the characteristics of the characters they take on, and that role can be particularly rewarding.“It will be extremely beneficial for Ranbir to play Rama because he is the kind of actor he is [who] imbibes from the character. He will take Rama, which will be very rewarding for him,” added Imtiaz.The recently released teaser of Ramayana gave audiences a glimpse of Ranbir as Lord Rama for the first time. While many viewers praised her looks and screen presence, others questioned whether she was the right choice for the iconic role.Interestingly, Ranbir will not only portray Lord Rama in the film but will also essay the role of Lord Parshurama. Speaking about the opportunity in an interview with Collider, the actor said, “Lord Vishnu had different avatars. Lord Rama was an avatar, and Lord Parshurama was an avatar before Lord Rama. To get the opportunity, you know how I got to play Lord Rama, playing Lord Parshurama was also wonderful.”the director Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Yash and Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic projects in the history of Indian cinema. The star-studded cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi As Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The epic saga will unfold in two films, with the first part slated for a Diwali 2026 release, followed by the second part in Diwali 2027.
