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Not Mahesh Babu but Ranbir was 'always first choice' to play Lord Rama

Ranbir Kapoor was always the sole choice for Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's film. Producers confirmed Ranbir Kapoor was their only option for the iconic role. Speculation about other actors like Mahesh Babu and Deepika Padukone has now ended. The ambitious mythological epic boasts a massive production budget of Rs 4,000 crore. The first part of this cinematic saga is scheduled for release in 2026.

5 Aug 2026 11:13 am