What is the secret behind Ranbir Kapoor's role as Ram, Mukesh Chhabra told the reason Latest news: Shooting of Ramayan directed by Nitesh Tiwari has begun. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra reveals the reason behind choosing Ranbir Kapoor as Ram. By Bollyy 21 Aug 2024 in Latest News New Update Listen to this article 0.75x 1x 1.5x 00:00 / 00:00 Follow Us Share The shooting of the epic drama film Ramayan directed by Nitesh Tiwari has started. Fans are eagerly waiting for this film. Ranbir Kapoor will be seen in the role of Lord Rama in this film. In a recent interview, casting director Mukesh Chhabra told the reason behind choosing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. This is why Ranbir Kapoor was chosen for the role of Ram In fact, Mukesh Chhabra recently told in an interview why Ranbir Kapoor was the best choice for Ramayana. Mukesh Chhabra said, "The peace on his face was necessary for the film. Nitesh Tiwari had already imagined Ranbir Kapoor in this role, I believe that when the audience watches the film, his decision will seem right". Mukesh Chhabra spoke about the sequel of Ramayana While talking about the sequel of Ramayana, Mukesh Chhabra said that casting in such a project requires a lot of honesty and it is done in a slightly different way. The casting of such a character is done with a lot of respect and authenticity. Along with this, Mukesh Chhabra indicated that the second part of Ramayana can also come. The casting process of the sequel is still going on. 12 big sets were built in the film city In fact, if recent reports are to be believed, director Nitesh Tiwari is leaving no stone unturned to bring the mythological world alive. Reportedly, 12 huge sets are being built in Mumbai's Film City to recreate Ayodhya and Mithila. Ramayana is being made on a big budget Earlier, a source close to the film had said that it is being made on a whopping budget of Rs 835 crore. He said, "Ramayan is not just a film but an emotion and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to make it a global spectacle. The budget of USD 100 million (₹835 crore) is just for Ramayan: Part One. He (Namit Malhotra) plans to increase it further as the franchise grows. The idea is to give the audience a visual treat with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. Ramayan requires at least 600 days of post-production work and with this film, the makers plan to take Indian cinema to the global level". Ranbir Kapoor will be seen in the role of Lord Ram Ranbir Kapoor will play the role of Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayan, while Sai Pallavi will be seen playing the role of Sita. Actor Arun Govil will be seen playing the role of Raja Dasharatha. Lara Dutta will also play the character of Kaikeyi. Kunal Kapoor has also joined the star cast and has started preparing for the film. However, the makers have kept the information about Kunal's character a secret. Reportedly, the makers have also roped in Sunny Deol for the role of Hanuman. However, there is no official confirmation about this yet. The release date of Ramayan has not been announced yet. Read also: Astrologer Alifya Sayedd Wishes Chaitanya & Sobhita a Blissful Life Saanand Verma: Entertainment Shapes a Progressive Society Mallobika Banerjii Clarifies Misconception on Vijay Deverakonda's Hindi Sneha Wagh turns Director-Producer with music video 'Radha Raman Mero' #Ranbir Kapoor Related Articles Latest Stories Read the Next Article