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Arun Govil Endorses Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram; Makers Unveil 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend'
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Moneycontrol•29-09-2026, 08:32
Arun Govil Endorses Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram; Makers Unveil 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend'
- •Veteran actor Arun Govil, known for playing Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana, explains why Ranbir Kapoor is the perfect fit for the role in the upcoming film.
- •Govil praises Ranbir's demeanor, stating he embodies the qualities imagined for Lord Ram and always shows respect by touching his feet.
- •The makers of the film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, have officially unveiled the title for Part 1 as 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend'.
- •The film promises an immersive 3D cinematic experience, with a worldwide release in IMAX and Premium Large Formats on November 6.
- •Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the two-part epic is set for Diwali 2026 and 2027 releases.
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Part 1 of the epic has been officially titled Ramayana: Rise of a Legend and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release in IMAX and premium formats on November 6, during Diwali 2026.
Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Ram, while KGF star Yash portrays the character of Ravana in the two-part epic film.
Arun Govil praised Ranbir Kapoor as the closest young star available for the role, noting that Ranbir naturally embodies the qualities, walk, and respectful demeanor that Govil always associated with Lord Ram.
