India, April 4 -- One of the most anticipated films of the year is Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, and a glimpse of his look was first unveiled to a select audience at a grand event in Los Angeles. At the same event, the actor also confirmed a surprise for fans about his double role in the film.

Talking to Collider at the LA event, Ranbir confirmed that he is playing a double role in Ramayana and said, "Lord Vishnu had different avatars. Lord Rama was an avatar, and Lord Parshurama was an avatar before Lord Rama. Just to get the opportunity, you know, how I got to play Lord Rama, to also play Lord Parshurama was fantastic."

He further explained how he prepared for both roles and said, "I think as ...