Arun Govil Praises Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'

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News18•01-02-2026, 14:15
Arun Govil Praises Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'
- •Veteran actor Arun Govil, iconic for playing Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s “Ramayan”, lauded Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram in the upcoming film.
- •Govil stated that Ranbir Kapoor, a good actor and human being, looks very good as Lord Ram, emphasizing the need for a pure soul to play a deity.
- •The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, also features Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.
- •Arun Govil, who plays King Dasharatha in the new adaptation, acknowledged inevitable comparisons to the 1987 series but distinguished it from “Adipurush”.
- •Produced by Prime Focus Studios and DNEG, the two-part saga is set for worldwide IMAX release in Diwali 2026 and 2027.
Why It Matters: Arun Govil endorses Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana', praising his acting and character.
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