Overview
- Speaking with producer Namit Malhotra at the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru called backlash over Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram an unfair judgment of a professional actor.
- Sadhguru said portraying a deity invites unrealistic expectations but advised the cast to ‘transform’ and imbibe qualities associated with the roles while respecting audience sentiment.
- Discussing Yash as Ravana, Sadhguru called him a handsome man, as Malhotra said the part needed a superstar capable of conveying the character’s many shades.
- Vivek Oberoi confirmed he will play Vibhishan and said he has donated his entire fee from the film to support children with cancer.
- The two-part epic, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Prime Focus Studios, is slated for Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027 releases, with outlets reporting the first instalment’s edit is locked and a lengthy VFX phase ahead; the production is also touted as a roughly Rs 4,000 crore venture with world-class effects teams.