Kunal Kapoor Eyes Standalone Indra Film

Kunal Kapoor, currently portraying Lord Indra in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,' has expressed his belief that the character possesses enough depth for a standalone film and potentially a cinematic universe. He shared that viewers have discussed crowdfunding a separate project focused on the deity. Kapoor finds this notion particularly meaningful given his co-founding role at the crowdfunding platform Ketto. He sees Lord Indra as a character with significant narrative potential, irrespective of his personal involvement in future projects. Elaborating on Indra's appeal, Kapoor described the deity as a complex figure who is both a powerful ruler commanding armies and thunder, yet also grapples with personal insecurities. This duality, he feels, makes the character compelling and suggests a misinterpretation in recent portrayals that overlook his warrior king persona. He acknowledged the responsibility of embodying a figure of faith for millions, emphasizing that the filmmaking team approached the role with respect. Despite the grand scale of 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,' Kapoor praised director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for fostering a relaxed and supportive set environment, preventing the weight of responsibility from becoming undue pressure. Meanwhile, 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' has achieved significant box office success, crossing the Rs 800 crore mark worldwide within six days of its release. The film, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, garnered substantial domestic collections, with its India net collection surpassing Rs 400 crore.