Ranbir Kapoor has opened up about the emotional weight of stepping into the role of Lord Rama in ‘Ramayana’, admitting that his first reaction was one of fear and uncertainty. Speaking during a panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con alongside director Nitesh Tiwari, co-star Yash and producer Namit Malhotra, the actor said the initial self-doubt gradually transformed into gratitude as he embraced the ambitious mythological epic.
Ranbir Kapoor reflects on accepting the role
Recalling his reaction when he was first approached for the film, Ranbir admitted he questioned whether he was worthy of portraying one of the most revered figures in Indian mythology.He said, “I remember when the film was first offered to me, there was so much of fear, so much of doubt. ‘Will I be able to do this, am I capable enough?’ But I think that doubt changed into gratitude very early on. I think it was a blessing, an opportunity of a lifetime, and a moral responsibility.” The actor also spoke about the timeless relevance of the epic and Lord Rama’s enduring influence across generations.He added, “The Ramayana is ingrained in our subconscious. Lord Rama is the conscience keeper of millions of people around the world for generations, for more than 4000 years. He is somebody who embodies the triumph of the human spirit in times of adversities. He stands for courage, compassion, forgiveness, righteousness, and just to have the opportunity to represent that is very daunting.”Ranbir shared that once work on the film began, he realised the responsibility could only be fulfilled through sincerity and faith. According to him, the entire cast and crew remained committed to presenting the story with honesty.He said, “Very early on, I understood that it just requires lot of faith, lot of belief, lot of truthfulness, and noble intentions. Our entire cast and crew had one noble intention, and that is to tell the story as authentically as we can.”
Yash comes out in support of Ranbir Kapoor
Co-star Yash also addressed the discussion around Ranbir’s casting, saying the actor’s humility itself proved why he was suited for the role. He praised Ranbir’s dedication and acknowledged the challenges of portraying Lord Rama.Yash said, “Nobody in this world can come and say, ‘I have the virtue to play Lord Rama’. The fact that he (Ranbir) said the same says it all. He is a fabulous actor. It’s not easy to play Lord Rama and the way he has really worked, huge respect to him.”
‘Ramayana’ trailer launch postponed
The team was expected to unveil the first trailer of ‘Ramayana’ globally during its San Diego Comic-Con appearance. However, producer Namit Malhotra announced that the launch had been postponed following the project’s partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment.Sharing the update on social media, he wrote, “Today is a very special moment for our ‘Ramayana’, my dream of taking Ramayana to the world is now a reality with our partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. In light of the above we will be launching our trailer now globally at a later date.”
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He further added, “In over 100 years of Indian cinema this will become a moment of great pride where Ramayana will be shown to the entire world like any major global Hollywood film. This is special as it opens the door for people of the world to discover the richness of our culture and our stories with renewed pride and enthusiasm.”
About ‘Ramayana’
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana’ is planned as a two-part cinematic saga. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash in a pivotal role. The ensemble cast also includes Ravie Dubey, Sunny Deol, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi and Kunal Kapoor. The first instalment is scheduled to arrive in theatres this November.
