Ranbir Kapoor Defended in Ramayana Casting Controversy; Dipika Chikhlia Weighs In

Ranbir Kapoor is set to play Lord Ram in the upcoming film adaptation of Ramayana, despite criticism over his casting. Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita in the original TV series, has come to his defense, saying that an actor's job is to play varied roles. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, will be released in theaters for Diwali 2026.