Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, who is set to play Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious film Ramayana, has decided to turn down drinking and eating meat completely for the role. The actor wants to feel “as pure and clean as Sri Rama” and is ready to undergo a voluntary teetotalism during the shooting of the film.
A source in the know told Koimoi that the cast is being tutored into a “self-restrained lifestyle” during the shooting.
“While Sai Pallavi who will play Sita has a very clean, controversy-free image, Ranbir Kapoor is a bit more, shall we say, colorful in his conduct. Not quite the wild child, but he is certainly no Sri Rama in his personal life,” a source reveals.
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Ranbir Kapoor wants to feel pure and clean to play Lord Rama
According to a source close to the project, Ranbir Kapoor is not only doing this for his public image, but also as a dedicated actor who wants to immerse himself in the character. “While the film will be shot, Ranbir will abstain completely from drinking and eating meat. These are not things he would avoid just for his public image, but also as a dedicated actor Ranbir wants to feel as pure and clean as Sri Rama. In any case, Ranbir is not into late nights and wild parties.” the source said.
Ranbir Kapoor will start shooting for Ramayana in February 2024, along with Sai Pallavi, who will play Sita in the film. The first part of the trilogy will focus on the story of Lord Rama and Sita, leading up to the Sita Haran episode. The second part will feature Yash, who will play Ravana, the antagonist of the epic. Yash will join the shooting from July 2024 and will have a dominant role in the second part, which will be set in Sri Lanka.
Ramayana is one of the most anticipated projects in the industry, as it is being directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who has delivered hits like Dangal and Chhichhore. The film will also have stunning visual effects by the Oscar-winning company DNEG, which has worked on films like Interstellar and Tenet However, the makers have assured that the film will not rely on visuals alone, but will also have a compelling storytelling and emotional depth.
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Ramayana is expected to release in 2025 and will be a pan-India film that will cater to audiences across languages and regions. The film is being produced by Madhu Mantena, Allu Aravind and Namit Malhotra.
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