# Ranbir Kapoor Is Playing Both Lord Rama AND Lord Parshuram — and It’s the Most Ambitious Double Role in Bollywood History!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ranbir-kapoor-is-playing-both-lord-rama-and-lord-parshuram/  
Published: 2026-04-04  
Updated: 2026-04-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The question that’s been buzzing since the *Ramayana* teaser dropped has finally been answered. Ranbir Kapoor has confirmed that he will play a double role in Nitesh Tiwari’s *Ramayana* — portraying both Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram — calling the opportunity “fantastic” in a media interaction. India’s biggest cinematic spectacle just got even bigger.

## *Ramayana* — All Key Details at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Director** | Nitesh Tiwari (*Dangal*, *Chhichhore*) |
| **Producer** | Namit Malhotra (Prime Focus Studios) |
| **Ranbir’s Roles** | Lord Rama + Lord Parshuram (dual role) |
| **Part 1 Release** | Diwali 2026 (November 2026) |
| **Part 2 Release** | Diwali 2027 |
| **Format** | IMAX worldwide |
| **Estimated Budget** | ~₹4,000 crore / $500 million (both parts) |
| **Music** | A.R. Rahman + Hans Zimmer |

## Ranbir Kapoor’s Dual Role Explained — Why Both Lord Rama and Parshuram?

![Ranbir Kapoor](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ranbbaaii-1024x574.webp)

Speaking to Collider, Ranbir explained: “Lord Vishnu had different avatars. Lord Ram is one avatar and Lord Parshuram was an avatar before Lord Ram, and just to get the opportunity to play them both was fantastic.”

The teaser itself hints at this — there’s a scene where Ranbir is seen catching an axe-like weapon, referencing the mythological encounter between Rama and Parshuram mentioned in Valmiki’s Ramayana, where Parshuram’s sacred axe — gifted by Lord Shiva — plays a pivotal role. [Republic World](https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-ranbir-kapoor-confirms-double-role-says-fantastic-opportunity-to-play-lord-ram-and)

## A Cast Worthy of the Gods

The film’s ensemble is anchored by Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana — with music composed by the legendary duo of Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ranbir-kapoor-lord-rama-ramayana-trailer-1236705104/)

Veteran actor Arun Govil — who originally played Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV series — appears as King Dasharatha, making it a deeply emotional generational bridge.

## Ranbir’s Humbling Approach

Ranbir said of the role: “I don’t think I’m here to represent Rama. I’m here to learn from him. There is a simplicity and purity to him that is very rare, and trying to understand and imbibe that has been a deeply humbling experience.”

The *Ramayana* is one of the foundational texts of Hindu mythology — explore its historical legacy on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramayana).

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## FAQs

### **Q: Is Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Parshuram in addition to Lord Rama in *Ramayana*?**

Yes — Ranbir has confirmed a double role, playing both Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram (the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu) in Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part epic.

### **Q: When does Nitesh Tiwari’s *Ramayana* release in theatres?**

  
*Ramayana* Part 1 releases worldwide in **IMAX during Diwali 2026**, with Part 2 following on **Diwali 2027** — making it one of the most anticipated two-part epics in Indian cinema.