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Ranbir Kapoor to play dual role in Ramayana epic
4 Apr
Summary
- Ranbir Kapoor confirms playing Lord Rama and Parshurama.
- He prepared for a year to understand character nuances.
- Ramayana Part I releases this Diwali; Part II in 2027.

Ranbir Kapoor will embody a dual role in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious "Ramayana" project, portraying both Lord Rama and his preceding avatar, Parshurama. Kapoor confirmed this detail, which was previously hinted at in the film's teaser.
He explained that a year of preparation was invested to deeply understand the characters' beliefs and motivations. Kapoor utilized distinct body language and voice modulation to differentiate between the temperaments of Rama and Parshurama.
The film's first part is scheduled to hit theaters this Diwali. "Ramayana Part II" is slated for a Diwali 2027 release, continuing the epic's cinematic adaptation.