'Ramayana': Sunil Lahri slams Ranbir Kapoor's Lord Rama look
What's the story
The much-anticipated teaser of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana was released on Thursday, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. Actor Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV show Ramayan, has now reacted to Kapoor's look. He said, "There are some factors that irked me." He felt the actor "looks a little harsh" and lacks the "innocence" that Arun Govil had in his portrayal of Lord Rama.
Actor's perspective
'He suits more for Laxmana or Bharat'
In an interview with DNA, Lahri said, "Ranbir looks ok, but the innocence is a little less. The patience, calm, and innocence Arun (Govil) had are missing here." He added, "But I'm sure he'll justify the role with his acting." "He looks a little harsh; he suits more for Laxmana or Bharat. For such a role, it's always better to cast a fresh face." "A new actor, with no image or controversy, is always an ideal match."
Teaser reactions
Other actors had different opinions about the teaser
While Lahri was critical of Kapoor's look, other actors had different opinions. Nitish Bharadwaj, who played Lord Krishna in Mahabharat, praised the teaser, telling Times Now, "Ramayana in a global avatar." Dipika Chikhlia, who portrayed Sita in Sagar's Ramayan, was also impressed. She said, "I watched the teaser, and it's very grand." The film also stars Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita.
Film details
'Ramayana' is set to be released in 2 parts
Backed by producer Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is being mounted on a staggering ₹4,000 crore budget, making it the most expensive Indian film ever and among the costliest productions globally. The film is envisioned as a two-part saga, with the first installment slated for a theatrical release on Diwali 2026 and the second part on Diwali 2027.