Alia Bhatt Shares Set Photos As Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Part 1 Hits Theatres

Actor Alia Bhatt has praised her husband Ranbir Kapoor's performance in Ramayana Part 1, sharing rare photographs of him with their daughter Raha from the film sets on Instagram. The mythological film released in theatres on Thursday to positive reviews. Alia wrote that Ranbir poured everything into the project while still having energy left for their daughter, adding that some stories are bigger than everyone and Ramayana is one of them. Internet users reacted to the post with praise for the family and Ranbir's hard work.

Cast and Production

Director Nitesh Tiwari's two-part franchise has been made on a massive budget of Rs 4,000 crore, with the second instalment now scheduled to release in 2028 after initially being slated for 2027. The film was in the making for three years. The star cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Anupam Kher as Jatayu, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, and Rakulpreet as Surpanakha. Producers of the project are Namit Malhotra and Yash.

Actor's Preparation

Speaking earlier to BBC Asian Network about playing Lord Rama, Ranbir Kapoor admitted he felt filled with fear, self-doubt, and insecurities about whether he was too old for the role and if he could do justice to it. He explained that unlike films like Animal or Brahmastra where he had creative freedom, the text for Ramayana was written thousands of years ago and required him to stick closely to it while trying not to take himself too seriously or become overly conscious about playing a god.

Context

Major mythological adaptations in Indian cinema often draw heavy public scrutiny and high expectations regarding traditional accuracy, making casting and script choices crucial for filmmakers. The project's large budget reflects the growing trend of high-vfx epic films being mounted on a grand scale to compete with global standards.