India, Oct. 11 -- Actor Gulshan Devaiah was praised for his portrayal of the evil King Kulashekara in Rishab Shetty's mythological action drama Kantara Chapter 1. In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, the actor recently discussed the challenges of portraying mythological characters on screen. He also spoke about Ranbir Kapoor's highly anticipated Ramayana and expressed support for its global ambitions, saying Indian films that aim to reach audiences worldwide deserve encouragement.

When asked if actors face difficulty convincing audiences while playing mythological or fantastical characters, Gulshan said, "I don't think so. Kantara was a work of fiction; with regard to the Ramayana, there is already a lot of literature. I do...