The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama has invited mixed reactions. While many appreciated the actor’s transformation, some felt he did not fit the part. There are conflicting views on the film’s visuals and VFX as well. Amid this, actor Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV show Ramayana, has shared his opinions.
The show, which is one of the most-watched Indian TV shows, featured Arun Govil as Rama and Dipika Chikhlia as Sita. Lahri felt that Ranbir lacked the innocence Govil portrayed on screen. Speaking to DNA, he said, “Ranbir looks ok, but the innocence is a little less. The patience, calm, and innocence Arun (Govil) had are missing here. But I’m sure he’ll justify the role with his acting.”
Sunil also spoke about people’s perception that Ranbir might not be able to pull off a calm and composed character after his violent performance in Animal. The actor continued, “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.”
Meanwhile, Dipika Chikhlia praised Ranbir for his portrayal of Rama in the teaser.
In a recent chat with India Today, the actress appreciated the scale and visual richness of the teaser, sharing that she is now looking forward to the film. She said, “I watched the teaser and it’s very grand. Bahut rich lag raha hai. Unhone bahut achhe se banaya hai. (It looks very rich. They made it very well). So now I’m awaiting the film and it’s looking very beautiful, there’s no doubt about it.”
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana Part 1 is set to release on Diwali 2026, followed by the second part in Diwali 2027.
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