Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana has not been released in the film market, but in addition to this, the star has made a verbal mistake in a Dussehra event in Kolkata, which has created an uproar in the social media. Ranbir Kapoor apologised for his statement and told it again at a promotional event in Chennai. The advance booking of the film is also being noted about.
What Did Ranbir Kapoor Say at the Dussehra Event?
Ranbir shared the message of Dussehra and victory of good over evil during the event held in Kolkata on October 20, 2026. But the actor used ‘end’ instead of ‘victory’ during his speech. So, the speech sounded as if the truth and goodness would be finished in the end.The clip of which went viral and was shared by users across social media as they continued totroll and joke about the video, as Ranbir was slated to play Lord Ram in Ramayana.
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How Did Ranbir Kapoor Respond to the Backlash?
Speaking at a Ramayana event in Chennai on October 21, Ranbir said, I make this apology for my transgression and what I wanted to say. He added that he was trying to say that however strong evil is, it cannot overpower truth.Further, the actor quoted a dialogue from his movie Rockstar, ‘Jo bhi main kehna chahu, barbaad kare alfaz mere,’ as he owned up to the fact that he hadn’t been able to put forth his words in the way he wanted. His apology video then went viral on social media.
What Is the Latest on Ramayana’s Advance Bookings?
Despite this hubbub, Ramayana has also found itself in the news before its planned theatrical release on 5 November 2026. As quoted by The Indian Express, the film has seen something to the tune of ₹7.05 crore in advance bookings, including blocked seats, when it opened up for booking .Nitesh Tiwari is directing the film with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The two-part Indian epic is one of the most anticipated upcoming movies, with fans eagerly awaiting to see the film’s cast, songs and visual effects.
Will the Controversy Affect the Film’s Buzz?
Ranbir Kapoor’s Dussehra speech has given an unanticipated talking point to the film’s promotional campaign. While he got teased and mocked online for the error in speech, he has spoken up and owned up to what he really meant to say.It’s also uncertain if the uproar has even an impact on box office numbers or audience interest. For now, Ramayana is getting advance tickets and generating buzz about its stars before hitting theaters in November.
