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Mukesh Khanna Slams Ramayana's VFX, Calls Ranbir Kapoor's Lord Rama "Salman Khan, Rajinikanth"
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 11:11
Mukesh Khanna Slams Ramayana's VFX, Calls Ranbir Kapoor's Lord Rama "Salman Khan, Rajinikanth"
- •Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna criticized the extensive use of VFX and action-heavy portrayal of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana.
- •Khanna, known for his role as Bhishma Pitamah, questioned Ranbir Kapoor's depiction of Lord Rama as an action hero, stating it deviates from traditional understanding.
- •He specifically objected to a scene showing Lord Rama climbing a tree and shooting arrows, comparing the portrayal to Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Rajinikanth.
- •Khanna emphasized that Lord Rama, as Maryada Purushottam, should be depicted with 'aastha' (faith) for Indian audiences, rather than as a "man of action" like Clint Eastwood.
- •The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, is planned as a two-part epic with a reported budget of around Rs 4,000 crore.
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Mukesh Khanna expressed reservations about the film's extensive VFX use and the action-heavy depiction of Lord Rama, arguing that the character was turned into an action hero resembling Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, or Rajinikanth rather than reflecting traditional qualities.
Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash portrays Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's two-part epic film.
The first instalment of the epic film is scheduled for release during Diwali 2026, while the second part is planned for Diwali 2027.
