Ranbir Kapoor Initially Rejected Ramayana Role, Daughter Raha Changed His Mind

• Ranbir Kapoor initially turned down the role of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, feeling he wasn't 'fit enough' for the iconic character.
• Becoming a father to daughter Raha shifted his perspective, transforming his fear into gratitude and seeing the role as a 'turning point' in his life.
• He emphasized the extensive preparation, not just physical, but also emotional and spiritual, required to portray Lord Rama truthfully.
• The film, also starring Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, features music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
• Ramayana Part One is set for a worldwide release in October 2026, with a fresh glimpse expected on Hanuman Jayanti, April 2, 2026.