Ramanand Sagar’s Son Moti Sagar Praises Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: ‘A Class Actor With Depth’

The first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Ramayana has sparked widespread conversation across the industry and audiences alike. Unveiled on Hanuman Jayanti through a grand multi-city launch, the teaser offered a sweeping look into the scale and ambition of Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part cinematic retelling of the epic.

Amid the buzz, veteran filmmaker Moti Sagar, son of the legendary Ramanand Sagar who created the iconic 1987 television Ramayan, has weighed in with his thoughts on Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal.

‘A Class Actor With Depth’

Praising Ranbir Kapoor’s performance, Moti Sagar expressed confidence in the actor’s ability to do justice to the role.

“I expect something very good from ‘Ramayana’ as he is one of the best actors we have today

as far as performances are concerned, including getting the emotions. He is such a class actor and has so much depth. But you cannot judge anything from this teaser,” he said.

He further added, “The actor has got so much depth in his performance. He must have gone very deep into this character. So, I would like to see the whole film and then comment. I’m expecting something very good from this film.”

Teaser Sparks Massive Buzz

The unveiling of Ranbir Kapoor’s look has triggered strong reactions online, with many praising the film’s visual scale and the actor’s transformation into Lord Rama. The teaser marks the first official look at what is being positioned as one of the most ambitious Indian films ever mounted.

A Star-Studded Cast And Massive Scale

Ramayana features a powerhouse ensemble including Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.

The film is produced by Namit Malhotra under Prime Focus Studios, in collaboration with the Oscar-winning VFX company DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.

Release Plans

Designed as a two-part epic, Ramayana is set for a global IMAX release, with Part One arriving during Diwali 2026, followed by Part Two in Diwali 2027.

With mounting anticipation and early endorsements from industry veterans, the film is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched cinematic events in Indian cinema.