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Mukesh Khanna Slams Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Action: "Ram Ko Rajinikanth Bana Diya"
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News18•01-10-2026, 11:12
Mukesh Khanna Slams Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Action: "Ram Ko Rajinikanth Bana Diya"
- •Mukesh Khanna expressed disappointment with Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming movie, Ramayana, after watching its trailer.
- •Khanna objected to the action sequences, claiming Lord Ram's character was turned into a 'Dhurandhar' like 'Salman Khan or Rajinikanth'.
- •He specifically questioned a scene showing Lord Ram climbing a tree and shooting arrows, stating it deviates from 'Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram'.
- •The actor criticized the portrayal of Ram as a man of action rather than Maryada Purushottam, comparing it to Clint Eastwood.
- •Khanna also objected to excessive VFX, arguing that the film should prioritize Indian faith over special effects.
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Mukesh Khanna criticized the film's action sequences and excessive VFX, claiming they turned Lord Ram into a mainstream action hero like Salman Khan or Rajinikanth rather than portraying him as Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram.
In Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash portrays Ravana.
The first part of Ramayana is scheduled to hit theaters on Diwali this year, with the film releasing in two parts.
