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Tarun Khanna Backs Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in Ramayana Film

Actor Tarun Khanna praised Ranbir Kapoor for the role of Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film 'Ramayana'. Khanna noted Ranbir's dedication, including attending his play as part of preparation. The film also stars Yash as Raavana and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Produced by Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations, the film aims for a universal appeal with modern technology.

Key Points: Ranbir Kapoor to Play Lord Ram in Ramayana: Tarun Khanna Reacts

  • Tarun Khanna praises Ranbir Kapoor's dedication
  • Ranbir attended Tarun's play 'Hamare Ram' as preparation
  • Yash to play Raavana, Sai Pallavi as Sita
  • Film produced by Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations
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Tarun Khanna on Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram in 'Ramayana': He will do justice

Tarun Khanna praises Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. He says Ranbir is a fine actor who will do justice to the role.

Tarun Khanna on Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram in 'Ramayana': He will do justice
"Ranbir Kapoor is one of the finest actors of our generation. I am confident he must have approached the role thoughtfully. - Tarun Khanna"

Mumbai, May 02

A popular name in the television industry, Tarun Khanna, known for his mythological characters, especially his portrayal of Lord Mahadev, shared his views on Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's much-discussed mythological drama, "Ramayana".

During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Tarun shared that Ranbir is one of the finest actors of his time and hence will give his all to the role.

He further expressed confidence that Ranbir will be able to do justice to the role of Lord Ram.

He was asked, "What are your thoughts on Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram in the upcoming 'Ramayana' film?"

Responding to the question, Tarun told IANS, "I prefer not to judge based on a teaser alone. However, Ranbir Kapoor is one of the finest actors of our generation. I am confident he must have approached the role thoughtfully. I admire his dedication-he even attended my play Hamare Ram as part of his preparation. I respect him a lot and believe he will do justice to the role."

"Ramayana" will also see 'KGF' actor Yash as Raavana.

Sharing what gives the drama a universal appeal while speaking during the CinemaCon 2026 recently, Yash said, "'Ramayana' has a certain substance that stays with you for a long time. The very reason this story has endured for so long, and gone beyond boundaries, almost transcending cultures where people truly own it suggests there's something deeply universal about it".

"And I feel that experiencing it on the big screen, with today's technology, could make it feel even more immersive and unique for audiences, something they can truly take in and enjoy the way it's meant to be seen," he went on to add.

Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios, along with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, "Ramayana" will also see Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, I'm excited to see how Ranbir portrays Ram. He has shown versatility in films like 'Barfi!' and 'Rockstar'. Tarun Khanna is right—he will give his all. But I hope the filmmakers don't just focus on VFX and lose the soul of Ramayana.
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Arjun K
Casting Ranbir is a smart move for commercial success, but we should also appreciate that he attended Tarun's play 'Hamare Ram' to prepare. That shows sincerity. Let's not judge before watching the film—give him a chance, guys!
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Rohit P
I'm a bit skeptical honestly. Lord Ram is a maryada purushottam—someone with ideals beyond human flaws. Ranbir's off-screen image might not match that. But if he can transform like he did in 'Sanju', maybe he'll surprise us. Let's wait and see! 🤞
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James A
As an outsider looking in, I find the casting choices for Ramayana fascinating. Ranbir Kapoor and Yash are huge stars. The universal appeal Yash mentioned about Ramayana is true—it's an epic that resonates across cultures. I'll definitely watch this!
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Meera T
Tarun Khanna has played Lord Mahadev on TV, so his words carry weight. I appreciate his balanced view—not hyping too much, just stating facts. Ranbir is dedicated, yes. But the real test is whether the film stays true to Valmiki's Ramayana or becomes a typical Bollywood masala flick.

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