During a high-profile teaser launch in Los Angeles, Ranbir Kapoor shared a moving account of how becoming a father to his daughter, Raha, fundamentally changed his perspective on playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming magnum opus, Ramayana. The actor revealed that while he initially felt unfit for the monumental task, the timing of the project coincided perfectly with a major turning point in his personal life. ‘Ramayana’: Ranbir Kapoor’s No-Show at ‘First Look of Rama’ Launch Raises Eyebrows.

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Ranbir Kapoor Says Playing Ram Changed His Life

Kapoor admitted that when producer Namit Malhotra first offered him the role four years ago, his instant reaction was to decline. "I’m not fit enough, not good enough," he recalled thinking. However, the birth of Raha shifted his mindset, pushing him to adopt a more disciplined lifestyle to do justice to the character. "I think the sweet coincidence of playing Lord Ram and becoming a father was needed for a turning point in my life," Kapoor told AP. He explained that the role provided the necessary motivation to overhaul his life and embrace the responsibility of fatherhood alongside the weight of the epic's legacy.

Ranbir Kapoor Reveals Raha’s Interest in ‘Ramayana’

Now three-and-a-half years old, Raha has become an active participant in her father's creative journey. Kapoor shared that his daily routine involves coming home from the set and narrating Ramayana stories to her. "Just to see a three-and-a-half-year-old so engaged and asking, ‘Did you shoot with Hanuman today? Did you shoot with Sita today?’... the interest and the love come very naturally to us," he remarked. He highlighted that the interest shown by such a young child proves how deeply the culture is "seeped into our subconscious." ‘Ramayana’ First Look: Did Sanjay Gupta Bash Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama Teaser With ‘Khoda Pahaad, Nikla Chuha’ Comment?

‘Ramayana’ Cast

The ambitious project, designed for global appeal while staying rooted in Indian tradition, boasts a massive pan-Indian ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. Yash, best known for KGF, steps into the powerful role of Ravana, while Sunny Deol takes on Hanuman and Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman. The film further strengthens its lineup with Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari and Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha. Adding depth and experience to the ensemble, veteran actors Arun Govil and Sheeba Chaddha are also part of the project, bringing together a compelling mix of classic and contemporary talent. ‘Ramayana’ Teaser: Ranbir Kapoor Looks Divine and Majestic As ‘Maryada Purushottam’ Ram in Epic First Look (Watch Video)

‘Ramayana’ Release Date

The ambitious film will unfold in two grand chapters, both aiming for the festive Diwali window, with Ramayana Part I set for a theatrical release in Diwali 2026, followed by Ramayana Part II in Diwali 2027. As the first teaser gains global traction, Ranbir Kapoor’s personal connection to the epic—viewing the story through the eyes of his daughter—has emerged as a key emotional anchor, adding depth and relatability to the film’s narrative while building anticipation for the epic saga.

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