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Ranbir Kapoor to Play Lord Ram Amid Controversy

10/31/2025

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Ranbir Kapoor (Indian actor) will portray Lord Ram in Ramayana, a two-part film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, with Part I releasing on Diwali 2026 and Part II on Diwali 2027.
Critics question Kapoor's suitability due to a 2011 interview in which he said he enjoyed beef.
Sadhguru defended Kapoor, and Namit Malhotra (producer) oversees project, starring Yash as Ravana, with DNEG handling VFX and music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

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Story summary

Ranbir Kapoor (Indian actor) will portray Lord Ram in Ramayana, a two-part film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, with Part I releasing on Diwali 2026 and Part II on Diwali 2027.
Critics question Kapoor's suitability due to a 2011 interview in which he said he enjoyed beef.
Sadhguru defended Kapoor, and Namit Malhotra (producer) oversees project, starring Yash as Ravana, with DNEG handling VFX and music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.