Ravie Dubey says Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' guided by 'divine energy'
What's the story
Ravie Dubey, who will make his Bollywood debut with Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: The Introduction, recently spoke about the film. Speaking on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast, he called the project a "yagya" and revealed how it has changed him. He also praised his co-stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol for their dedication to the film.
Casting coup
'Something like this only happens in dreams'
Dubey expressed his gratitude for being a part of such an incredible project. He said, "The collaboration itself felt impossible. Ranbir as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravan, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, A.R. Rahman sir composing the music, and Nitesh Tiwari directing it." "It's incredible. Something like this only happens in dreams." "In reality, it's not possible unless some divine energy is guiding you."
Transformation
'I had to transform myself to do justice...'
Dubey revealed that the role of Lakshman in Ramayana "changed" him. "I had to transform myself to do justice to it because the audience can easily tell when you are faking it." "I completely altered my routine. In fact, all of us did, including Ranbir Kapoor. He has sacrificed so much for this film." "This feels more like a yagya." "We all did everything in our power to stay true to these characters in how we behave, react, and...speak."
Set experience
On the sets of 'Ramayana'
The actor also shared his experience on the sets of Ramayana. "I have been on film sets for 25 years, and usually there's a fair amount of chaos. But I have never seen a set run so seamlessly." "Everything functions like clockwork, not a single shift gets extended, everyone is punctual, prepared, and completely surrendered to the commander of the ship, which in our case is Nitesh sir."
Spiritual journey
Spiritual journey while making 'Ramayana'
Dubey also spoke about the spiritual aspect of Ramayana. "All of us are trying to understand our scriptures better than we used to." "But the thing about our puranas is that every time you read them, they reveal a different meaning, one that's both clinical and deeply personal." Meanwhile, Ramayana: The Introduction will be released on Diwali 2026, while the second part will follow on Diwali 2027. The project is backed by Namit Malhotra.