Director Nitesh Tiwari says he initially chose Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi for roles in his upcoming Ramayana project. In comments reported by NDTV, Tiwari explains that Ranbir was among his first picks for the part of Lord Rama, and that Sai Pallavi was his early choice alongside him.
NDTV also reports that Ranbir Kapoor attended an event wearing sunglasses because of an eye infection. Speaking at the event, Kapoor said portraying Lord Rama is a role that “chose” him, suggesting a personal sense of destiny around taking on the character.
Across the coverage, both Tiwari’s casting rationale and Kapoor’s remarks are presented as part of the director-actor discussion around the film’s lead roles. The sources do not add conflicting details, and they focus on the director’s early casting decisions and Kapoor’s comments about why the role appeals to him.
