Ranbir Kapoor Confirms Double Role in Ramayana: Lord Rama vs Lord Parshurama in 6-Hour Epic
Ranbir Kapoor Confirms Double Role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana The Indian cinematic landscape is bracing for a shift of biblical-or rather, mythological-proportions. Following the massive global buzz of the first-look teaser released on April 2, 2026, Ranbir Kapoor has officially confirmed a major creative twist for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: he will be portraying a double role as both Lord Rama and Lord Parshurama. The announcement, made during a press event in Los Angeles, has sent fans into a frenzy, especially as the teaser hinted at a high-stakes confrontation between the two avatars of Vishnu. One Actor, Two Avatars While rumors had been swirling since the "Rama" teaser dropped, Kapoor’s confirmation adds a layer of complexity to the project. Playing two distinct incarnations of the divine-the calm, righteous Rama and the fiery, axe-wielding warrior Parshurama-is a challenge Kapoor described as "fantastic." "Lord Vishnu had different avatars. Lord Ram is o...