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Ranbir Kapoor: Ram's Only Choice Confirmed!
5 Aug
Summary
- Ranbir Kapoor was the sole choice for Lord Rama from the start.
- Film's budget is Rs 4,000 crore with $40 million marketing.
- The epic will be a two-part saga, first part out Diwali 2026.
Producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari have revealed that Ranbir Kapoor was their exclusive choice for the role of Lord Rama in the upcoming 'Ramayana' film. They stated that Ranbir was 'Option A, B, and C' for the character, addressing years of casting rumors.
Previous speculation had linked Mahesh Babu and Deepika Padukone to the project, but these reports were officially denied. The ambitious 'Ramayana' is being produced with a significant budget of Rs 4,000 crore and an additional $40 million allocated for marketing.
The film is planned as a grand two-part cinematic experience. The first part of this mythological epic is scheduled to premiere during the Diwali 2026 festivities, promising a spectacular visual and narrative journey.
