Mukesh Khanna on Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama: Can he truly embody Maryada Purushottam?
He went on to say, 'From what I have seen, I'm not sure if Ranbir Kapoor can carry off the Maryada Purushottam image of Rama. He's a fine actor, but he has a certain image following him, that of 'Animal'. I have no objection to that; he could certainly do it. But I think if you present Rama as a warrior, people may find it difficult to accept. This could cause some controversy.'The veteran actor, renowned for his iconic portrayals of Shaktiman and Bhishma Pitamah, recently made his debut in Gujarati cinema with Vishwaguru, which was released on August 1, 2025. It is also reported that he will reprise his role as 'Shaktimaan' in an audio series produced by his company, Bheeshma International.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film also features Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Subey as Lakshman, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Kannada superstar Yash as Ravana. The movie is planned for release in two parts, one during Diwali 2026 and the other in Diwali 2027.The first glimpse video showcased Ranbir as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, but it was the VFX that truly impressed fans, with many declaring it far superior to Om Raut's 'Adipurush'.- EndsTrending Reel
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