Ranbir Kapoor Reveals How He Played Lord Ram in Ramayana at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana has sparked significant buzz online since its announcement. The film is one of the most ambitious and monumental cinematic ventures in Indian film history. Billed as a two-part global spectacle, the film promises to bring the timeless epic to life on an unprecedented scale with cutting-edge visuals, world-class storytelling, and a stellar ensemble cast. Amid the growing excitement surrounding the film, Ranbir Kapoor shared his thoughts on portraying Lord Ram.

Ranbir Kapoor Talks About Preparing for Ramayana 

 

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Ramayana is a two-part epic that will release in IMAX worldwide, Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027. On Wednesday afternoon, the film’s leading stars, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, arrived at the San Diego Comic-Con 2026. During the Ramayana panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Ranbir Kapoor said, “I always feel that kind of preparation, making a body or action and dance, is kind of easy because that is a bit superficial. But to really understand the philosophy of Lord Rama deeply at this age and this point in my life was really important to embody this character. You want to give it your best and be simple and not complicated. You want to be someone with whom someone age to age 80 can relate. Understanding the teachings of Lord Rama was more important than the superficial transformation.”

The film sees Ranbir Kapoor embodying Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi bringing grace to the role of Sita, alongside Yash as the commanding Ravana. Sunny Deol steps in as the indomitable Hanuman, with Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.

The actor also revealed that his process involved deep study, guidance from scholars, and years of spiritual discipline. Explaining how he approached the character’s mindset, he said, “I read a lot, met with a lot of scholars. I practised yoga for two years. I had a guru called Suvir who used to sit and meditate with me for hours to get me really close to the teachings of Lord Rama. It’s really understanding the text because we have that. There are so many versions and iterations.” Bankrolled by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is one of the greatest tales ever.