Ranbir Kapoor is taking one of the most significant roles of his career to the global stage as he promotes Ramayana. The actor joined co-star Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday for a special panel dedicated to the highly anticipated epic.
During the discussion, Ranbir opened up about the emotional journey of portraying Lord Rama, revealing that his first reaction to the offer was filled with fear, self-doubt and a deep sense of responsibility.
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🔹 Shared that he initially felt fear and doubt when offered the role, which quickly turned into deep gratitude and a sense of moral responsibility.
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Ranbir Kapoor Opens Up About His Initial Doubts
Recalling the moment he was offered the role, Ranbir admitted he questioned whether he was the right person to bring one of India’s most revered figures to the big screen.
“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 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.”
“It Requires Faith, Truthfulness and Noble Intentions”
The actor said he soon realised that playing Lord Rama was not about achieving perfection but about approaching the character with sincerity, honesty and faith.
According to Ranbir, everyone associated with the project shares a common vision of presenting the timeless story with authenticity.
“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 Praises Ranbir Kapoor’s Casting as Lord Rama
During the Comic-Con panel, Yash, who portrays Ravana in the film, also spoke about Ranbir’s casting and said his humility made him the perfect choice for the role.
The actor praised Ranbir’s understanding of the responsibility that comes with portraying Lord Rama.
“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 Release Date
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana will be released as a two-part cinematic epic.
- Part One: Diwali 2026
- Part Two: Diwali 2027
The film features an ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Other prominent cast members include Ravie Dubey, Sunny Deol, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi, and Kunal Kapoor.
With its global launch at San Diego Comic-Con and a star-studded cast, Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the biggest Indian film releases in recent years.