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Ranbir Kapoor Questions Suitability as Rama After Trailer Criticism

8/1/2026

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Actor Ranbir Kapoor said he questioned whether he was the right person to play Lord Rama in Ramayana: Part 1.
Ranbir Kapoor voiced the doubt publicly at San Diego Comic-Con after the trailer sparked widespread online criticism.
Co-star Yash, who portrays Ravana and co-produces the film, called Kapoor’s performance marvellous.
Kapoor will portray both Lord Ram and Lord Parshurama after nearly a year of study, under director Nitesh Tiwari.

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Actor Ranbir Kapoor said he questioned whether he was the right person to play Lord Rama in Ramayana: Part 1.
Ranbir Kapoor voiced the doubt publicly at San Diego Comic-Con after the trailer sparked widespread online criticism.
Co-star Yash, who portrays Ravana and co-produces the film, called Kapoor’s performance marvellous.
Kapoor will portray both Lord Ram and Lord Parshurama after nearly a year of study, under director Nitesh Tiwari.