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Ranbir Kapoor launches Ramayana film with ceremonial Hanuman worship
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram in an upcoming Ramayana adaptation, participated in a Hanuman puja ceremony to mark the project's launch. The film also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
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Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor inaugurated a new cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana with a ceremonial worship of Hanuman, the Hindu deity revered as the greatest devotee of Lord Ram. The ritual marked the official commencement of the film project, reflecting the cultural significance traditionally accorded to Hindu epics in Indian cinema.
Kapoor takes on the lead role of Ram in the production, with actress Sai Pallavi cast as Sita and actor Ravi Dubey portraying Lakshman. The casting brings together established film industry names for what appears to be an ambitious retelling of the ancient epic.
The Ramayana remains one of the most frequently adapted narratives in Indian cinema, with multiple film and television versions produced across regional and national productions over the decades. This latest adaptation joins a rich tradition of bringing the epic's themes of dharma, devotion, and heroism to contemporary audiences.
The ceremonial launch, incorporating traditional Hindu religious practices, underscores the producers' approach to treating the source material with reverence while adapting it for modern cinema. Details regarding the film's production timeline, director, and release date were not immediately specified.