After months of anticipation, the trailer is finally out Nitesh TiwariRamayana: Part 1 has finally been revealed. The ambitious mythological epic has received mixed responses online. While many viewers praised its scale and visual grandeur, others expressed concerns about certain aspects of the film. Ranbir KapoorThe casting of Lord Rama became one of the biggest talking points.Some social media users felt that the actor was not ideal for the role, sparking widespread discussion after the trailer was released.Ranbir recently responded to the criticism while promoting Ramayana with director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra and co-star Yash at San Diego Comic-Con. The actor admitted in an interview with Review Nation that his first reaction to landing the role was one of self-doubt, as he questioned whether he was worthy of playing such a revered figure.“The first question that came to my mind was, am I worthy? Am I the right person? Why was I given the responsibility not to play Lord Rama but to represent Him? But soon you will understand the value, responsibility and noble intentions of the filmmakers in presenting this story, which has been relevant for 4,000 years. It is deeply embedded in our subconscious. So I don’t think there is a suitable actor to play Lord Rama.Ranbir said that since every devotee has his or her own understanding and image of Lord Rama, no one actor can fulfill everyone’s expectations. In his view, what really matters is the performer’s sincerity, belief and respect for the character’s journey.“Everyone who has watched Ramayana has their own interpretation of King Rama. There is no fixed face. Many people may think that I chose the wrong role. Some people would say I made the right casting call. But the honest truth is that the right casting for Lord Ram would be any actor who has the right intentions and has full faith and belief in Lord Ram’s journey. “Yash, who voices Ravana in the film, also praised Ranbir’s commitment to the character in the same interview. He described playing Lord Rama as one of the toughest challenges an actor can undertake and praised his co-stars for their dedication.“Playing Lord Rama is not easy. The way Ranbir Kapoor performed it was brilliant. He worked very hard and when you watch Ramayana, you will see a beautiful portrayal of Rama, full of intention and sacrifice.”Ever since the trailer was released, Ranbir’s portrayal of Lord Rama has been a major topic of discussion on social media platforms. While some fans expressed excitement, others still questioned whether the actor’s screen presence was right for the iconic role.One user wrote, “While I like Ranbir Kapoor and appreciate his work, it feels so weird to see him playing Shri Ram. Can’t imagine the character he’s playing and even hearing him speak fluent Hindi in the role feels uncomfortable. Maybe they should choose someone whose screen presence naturally fits Shri Ram’s image.”Another commented: “Even before any of the Ramayana assets were released, I had my doubts about Ranbir’s Hindi. He is perfect for urban roles, but he feels like the wrong character in these roles.”Interestingly, Ramayana will have Ranbir playing a double role as he will be playing both Lord Rama and Lord Parshurama. The actor revealed in an interview with Collider that he differentiates between the two incarnations through emotional depth, spirituality, body language and vocal delivery.“Lord Vishnu has different incarnations. Lord Rama is an incarnation and Lord Parshurama is the previous incarnation of Lord Rama. Just to get the opportunity, you know, how I played Lord Rama and also played Lord Parshurama was amazing. I think as an actor, apart from body language, I think if you deeply understand the spirituality and emotion of the character, I think everything starts from there.“Ramayana is planned as a two-part epic film, the first part of which will be released during Diwali 2026. The film also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita and sonny del As Hanuman.
