Mumbai, April 4 -- As anticipation builds around Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Ram, the film continues to spark conversations across social media and the film industry. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the ambitious project has already become one of Bollywood's most talked-about upcoming releases.

Amid the ongoing buzz, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna's earlier remarks on Ranbir's casting have resurfaced online, reigniting debate. In an interview with Filmygyan in August 2025, Khanna had expressed strong reservations about Ranbir portraying Lord Ram, especially in light of his recent role in Animal.

Mukesh Khanna argued that audiences might find it difficult to associate Ranbir with the image of "Maryada Purushottam" after ...