Ranbir Kapoor defends Lord Rama casting after Ramayana trailer backlash

The trailer for Nitesh Tiwari's epic 'Ramayana: Part 1' has sparked mixed reactions, with some questioning Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Rama. Addressing critics at San Diego Comic-Con, Kapoor said any actor with genuine faith and right intentions is worthy of the role. Co-star Yash praised his performance, calling it 'marvellous.' The film, starring Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, releases worldwide on Diwali, November 6, 2026.