Bollywood's most anticipated film, 'Ramayana', has added another exciting name to its stellar cast. Adinath Kothare, who will portray Bharat, has broken his silence about being part of this monumental project. The film, set to release on Diwali 2026, already features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravan, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Kothare Praises Co-Star Ranbir Kapoor
In an interview with Variety India, Kothare expressed his gratitude and admiration. "I'm really honoured to be a part of India's biggest film and to be working with such a passionate and great team," he said. Speaking about sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor, he added, "He is one of the most hardworking, sincere, and honest actors I have seen. And it was a sheer honour to be working by his side."
Confidence in 'Ramayana' and Its Script
Kothare expressed unwavering confidence in the project, calling it a beautifully crafted film. "I'm pretty confident the audience is going to enjoy 'Ramayana' because I think it is an honestly made film, and one of the most beautiful scripts I have read in my life," he stated.
Massive Scale with 10,000 Crew Members
'Ramayana' is planned as a two-part release, with Part 1 arriving in theatres this November and Part 2 following in 2027. The first installment features Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The production scale is staggering, with reportedly over 10,000 crew members working on the film—the largest ever for an Indian movie.
Ranbir Kapoor on Playing Lord Ram
At a special New York screening following the film's first glimpse in Los Angeles, Ranbir Kapoor opened up about the weight of playing Lord Ram. He spoke of approaching the role with honesty and a profound sense of responsibility. "As an actor, my Dharma is to do my job in the best way possible with honesty and truthfulness. There's a beautiful saying in our scriptures which translates to, 'Dharma protects those who uphold it.' As an artist, it is my job to honestly approach my work with the responsibility of hundreds and billions of Indians and other cultures who are going to see this film," he said.
