Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has opened up about the profound weight of portraying Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious two-part epic Ramayana. In a special five-minute behind-the-scenes video released on his 44th birthday (September 28, 2026), the actor made it clear that this is far more than just another film assignment.
“Lord Rama’s biggest strength is not his bow, it is his Kshama (forgiving nature) his ability to forgive. Ye role nahi hai. It’s not ki mujhe ek film offer hui hai aur role exciting hai. Ye ek zimmedaari hai,” Ranbir said. Translated, it means: “This is not a role. It’s not as if I was offered a film and the role is exciting. It’s a responsibility.”
He further reflected on his approach: “Everything comes down to the belief and simplicity of the individual playing Lord Rama. Every day I reminded myself that my job was not to be worthy of this role. My job was to be worthy of the faith that people place in this story.”
The video also features director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, co-stars Sai Pallavi (Sita), Ravi Dubey (Lakshman), and the legendary Arun Govil, who played Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic series. Ranbir called Govil’s portrayal “iconic” and highlighted Ram’s forgiving nature as a core inspiration.
Ramayana boasts a star-studded cast including Yash as Ravana and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Part One is slated for a Diwali 2026 theatrical release. Ranbir has previously shared that he initially hesitated, doubting his worthiness, but the opportunity transformed into deep gratitude and a sense of moral duty.
By framing the role as a sacred responsibility rather than mere performance, Ranbir underscores the cultural and spiritual significance of bringing one of India’s most revered epics to the big screen for a new generation. Fans now eagerly await the final result of this dedicated journey.