Mukesh Khanna thinks Ranbir Kapoor cannot pull off Lord Ram in Ramayana

Updated On: 12 August, 2025 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, best known for playing Shaktimaan, recently expressed his doubts about whether Ranbir Kapoor can pull off the role of Lord Ram in Ramayana. He stated that Ranbir carries his image of Animal

Mukesh Khanna on Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram

It`s no news that Ranbir Kapoor is all set to headline Nitesh Tiwari`s adaptation of the Ramayana. Ever since Ranbir`s association was announced, there have been multiple conversations and controversies regarding the casting of the 42-year-old actor. Amid the buzz, Mukesh Khanna has now hopped on the bus, voicing his hesitance about whether Ranbir Kapoor can pull off the role.

Mukesh Khanna is not sure if Ranbir Kapoor can pull off Ramayana

During a recent interview with Gallata India, Mukesh Khanna slammed Kapoor’s industry image, especially after his 2023 release Animal, expressing doubt that the actor could ‘pull it off.’ Talking of the film, Khanna said, "They’re showing Rama is climbing trees and shooting arrows. Krishna or Arjuna can do that, but Rama won’t do it. If Rama proclaimed himself a warrior, he would never ask monkeys to help him. He was enough, one man against Ravana."

Further commenting on Ranbir`s casting, he said, "From what I can see, I don’t know if Ranbir Kapoor can pull off the Maryada Purshottam image of Rama. He’s a good actor, but he has an image chasing him, and that’s Animal. I don’t have an objection to it. He could do it."

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