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Mukesh Khanna Dissatisfied with 'Ramayana' Portrayal of Rama as Action Hero
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News18•02-10-2026, 18:36
Mukesh Khanna Dissatisfied with 'Ramayana' Portrayal of Rama as Action Hero
- •Actor Mukesh Khanna expressed dissatisfaction with Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' trailer, questioning the portrayal of Rama.
- •Khanna stated that Rama is shown more as an action-oriented person rather than Maryada Purushottam, the ideal man.
- •He highlighted a scene where Rama climbs a tree to shoot arrows, claiming it's not part of the traditional Ramayana story.
- •Khanna emphasized that while the film has commercial potential, Indian beliefs and sentiments must be respected.
- •The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, is set for a two-part release in 2026 and 2027.
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Mukesh Khanna criticized the trailer because Lord Rama was portrayed more as an active action hero rather than as Maryada Purushottam, questioning specific action-oriented scenes like Rama climbing a tree to shoot arrows.
In the film, Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Rama and Parashurama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash portrays Ravana.
The film is planned to be released in two parts, with the first part hitting theaters during Diwali 2026 and the second part during Diwali 2027. Reports indicate the massive project has an estimated budget of around 4,000 crore rupees.
