India, Nov. 12 -- It has been a week since Ramayana released worldwide, and already, its cultural impact is visible. The film, an adaptation of Valmiki's epic, has found takers not just in India but also overseas. While Westerners are enthralled by its scale and visuals, many in Southeast Asia have been praising the adaptation and the actors. And while there are many scene-stealers like Yash, Ravie Dubey, and Ranbir Kapoor, it is Kunal Kapoor who seems to have struck a chord with fans in Thailand. Kunal, who has a three-scene cameo in the film, is the new darling of Thai fans, many of whom are flooding his social media with invitations to come to the country.

Kunal appears as Devraj Indra, the king of devas in Ramayana. He appears in two...