Varun Grover has called out the original Ramayan TV actors for their criticism of Nitesh Tiwari's film Ramayana (the first part was released on November 5, 2026; the second part is scheduled for 2028).
Posting on X, he said the actors sounded "entitled," even comparing their attitude to "actual avatars."
This comes as the original cast continues to share strong opinions about the new adaptation.
Chikhlia, Lahri praise yet question 'Ramayana'
Dipika Chikhlia (TV's Sita) praised Sai Pallavi's acting but questioned if she looks the part.
Sunil Lahri (Lakshman) liked the visuals but felt some scenes lacked devotional depth.
With Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi leading, Tiwari's film is taking a fresh approach to this classic epic, sparking plenty of debate about how old favorites should be reimagined for today's audience.