Mukesh Khanna Questions Ranbir Kapoor's Casting as Lord Rama in 'Ramayana'

The veteran actor raises concerns over Kapoor's suitability for the role, citing his previous film and real-life image.

Mukesh Khanna expressed skepticism about Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming adaptation of 'Ramayana'.
Khanna compared Kapoor's casting to Arun Govil's iconic portrayal, emphasizing the importance of embodying the character's virtues.
He criticized Kapoor's recent role in 'Animal', suggesting its negative tone might influence audience perception of him as Lord Rama.
The two-part 'Ramayana' film, featuring Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Raavan, is set to release during Diwali in 2026 and 2027.
Ranbir Kapoor recently confirmed he has completed filming for the first part, calling it a 'gratifying opportunity' to depict India's greatest story.