The first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in the Ramayana teaser has sparked a strong debate online. The teaser was released on April 2. It quickly went viral and gathered millions of views. While some fans praised his calm and regal appearance, others were not convinced and called the casting questionable.
Now, Moti Sagar, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, has shared his thoughts.
Moti Sagar Reacts To Ranbir Kapoor Playing Lord Ram In Ramayana
Speaking about the teaser, Moti Sagar showed confidence in Ranbir Kapoor’s acting ability. However, he also made it clear that judging the performance based on a short teaser is not fair.
He said, “He (Ranbir) is such a class actor and brings so much depth to his roles. But you cannot judge anything from just the teaser. The actor has got so much depth in his performance. He must have gone very deep into this character. So, I would like to see the whole film and then comment. I’m expecting something very good from this film.”
Moti Sagar also addressed the comparisons between the upcoming film and the iconic television series Ramayan. He explained why such comparisons may not be accurate.
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He added, “People often overlook that our Ramayan spanned 78 episodes of 30–40 minutes each, while the film will run for just three to four hours. So, there will be a lot of differences, as we could go into a lot of detail in a show.”
Ramayana Vs Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan Debate
The original Ramayan, created by Ramanand Sagar, aired between 1987 and 1988 and became a cultural phenomenon. It featured Arun Govil as Lord Ram, Dipika Chikhlia as Sita, Sunil Lahri as Lakshman and Arvind Trivedi as Ravana. Even today, the show is remembered as one of the most iconic Indian television series.
Because of this legacy, comparisons with the new film were inevitable. However, Moti Sagar believes both formats are very different and should not be judged in the same way.
Meanwhile, the teaser of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, has received mixed reactions. While some viewers liked the scale and casting, many criticised the visual effects.
Several netizens pointed out that the VFX looked “game-like” and did not match the expectations of a big-budget epic. Some also felt that the overall tone of the teaser lacked emotional depth and did not deliver the powerful impact expected from such a revered story.
About Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Ramayana And Release Plans
Ramayana is one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made. With a reported budget of Rs 4000 crore, it is expected to set new standards in scale and storytelling.
Apart from Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, the film stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
The film will be released in two parts. The first instalment is set to hit theatres on Diwali 2026, while the second part will arrive on Diwali 2027.
