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Known for impressive performances in films like Wake Up Sid, Rockstar, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Tamasha, and more, Ranbir Kapoor has made a name for himself as one of the finest and most nuanced performers in Indian cinema, who has proven his mettle and versatility in the industry with his knack of pulling off any intriguing character with ease and finesse. The actor has now become a globally acclaimed Bollywood icon who represents the Indian film industry and is a brand in himself who needs no further introduction.
In a recent media interaction with Deadline at the prestigious Red Sea Film Festival, Ranbir Kapoor was asked by the media panel about his upcoming slate of interesting films in Bollywood. Opening up on the same, the ‘Tamasha’ actor has given a massive update on one of the eagerly-awaited magnum opus Indian mythological period-drama flick Ramayana Part I and Ramayana Part II.
Ranbir Kapoor unveils huge updates on his much-awaited film projects.
Ranbir Kapoor gives massive updates on Ramayana Part I and II:
Ranbir Kapoor disclosed how he is feeling so happy and excited to portray the multilayered and compelling role of Lord Rama in Ramayana Part I being helmed by ace filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari. He also shared how being able to play the character of Lord Rama in the mythological period-biopic-drama film has been a dream come true moment for him as an actor and how he feels blessed to be a part of such a significant film project. He also stated that he has finished shooting for Ramayana Part I and will commence filming for Ramayana Part II very soon.
Explaining the same in detail to Deadline at the festival, Ranbir Kapoor said, “I am currently working on a film called Ramayan, which is India’s greatest story. It’s being produced by Namit Malhotra. It’s got artists, creators, and different crew members from all around the world. It’s made over two parts. It’s the story of Lord Ram and Raavan and it’s India’s greatest story. And to say it to this new generation with the kind of technology that we have it’s a very exciting and very gratifying opportunity for me as an actor, especially to play the part of Lord Ram.”
Ranbir Kapoor on how he feels the role of Lord Rama is a dream role in Ramayana Part I and II:
Also opening up on how the film is being made into two parts, Ranbir added, “It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. It has two parts. I have finished the shooting of Part 1 and will shoot Part 2 soon. Just to be a part of that story, I am so humbled to essay Ram’s role. It’s a dream for me. It’s a film that has everything. It teaches what Indian culture is about — family dynamics and husband-wife dynamics. So I’m very very excited about that.”
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" Directed by nitesh tiwari,It brings together the world’s finest artists. I’ve already completed Part 1 and i am starting Part 2 soon. I’m honored & humbled to play the role of Lord Rama It's a dream for me." pic.twitter.com/AnPS3PAU84
About Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana Part I and II theatrical release updates and cast details:
The eagerly-anticipated magnum opus, Ramayana, was officially disclosed by Namit Malhotra last month. Namit also informed that the Indian mythological-period-drama magnum opus film will be released in two parts. While Ramayana Part One will hit the theatres in 2026. The awaited part two of the film, Ramayana Part II, will be released in 2027. Namit had revealed the poster, which showed an arrow against a vibrant sky.
The film has an ensemble and stacked lineup for the main cast with the finest actors of Indian cinema like Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Kannada superstar Yash as menacing Ravana, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara.
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