Shiv Sagar, grandson of filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, has expressed disapproval of Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming two-part adaptation.
Sagar argued that Kapoor's recent role in the film Animal carries too much 'baggage' and suggested that a fresh face would have been more appropriate for the character.
The production, which also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, is scheduled for a theatrical release in November, with the concluding part arriving in Diwali 2027.