Is Ranbir Kapoor prepping for ‘Ramayana’ after Animal success? Here’s what actor revealed to a fan

Ranbir Kapoor is riding high on success, following hits like ‘Brahmastra’ and ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.’ The recent addition to his blockbuster streak, ‘Animal,’ has become a sensation, garnering widespread acclaim globally. Fans, celebrities, and industry insiders alike are singing praises for Kapoor, solidifying his status as the current superstar of show business.

Amidst the fervor surrounding ‘Animal,’ a much-anticipated update on his next project, ‘Ramayana,’ has surfaced. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, this Hindu mythological epic has been generating buzz, especially regarding the casting of the lead roles—Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita.

Adding fuel to the anticipation, an X user (formerly Twitter), Akshay Chaturvedi, claims to have had an unexpected encounter with Kapoor at the airport. According to Chaturvedi, during their interaction, Kapoor revealed insights about ‘Ramayana.’ The tweet created a buzz, prompting queries about the project. 

Standing ahead of Ranbir Kapoor in the immigrairon queue and talking about #Animal + his next crazy project and wasn’t something I’d signed up for this Bombay trip ;)

And what a lovely guy!

— Akshay Chaturvedi (@Akshay001) December 12, 2023

In a subsequent update, Chaturvedi disclosed that ‘Ramayana’ is set to commence filming in early summer. While the tweet stopped short of revealing further details, Chaturvedi teased that the cast is nothing short of extraordinary.

Woah, this blew up!

Everyone asking, he said “Ramayana”, goes on floor early summers. Not sure I should divulge anything more than that, but the star cast is frickin’ crazy .. wow, #Bollywood is really taking it to the next level starting 2023 💥

— Akshay Chaturvedi (@Akshay001) December 12, 2023

Comparisons drawn by the Twitter user between Ranbir Kapoor and Bollywood legends like Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, and the Khans, further emphasize the actor's current dominance in the industry.

Meanwhile, according to several reports, Sai Pallavi is slated to portray Sita, a role initially in talks with Alia Bhatt. The latter had to step away due to scheduling conflicts. Additionally, speculations surround KGF star Yash, who is rumoured to play Ravana, and Sunny Deol, potentially taking on the role of Hanuman.