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Ramayana: Sunil Lahri says Ranbir Kapoor lacks innocence as Rama
Updated On: 04 April, 2026 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan has reacted to Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana saying he lacks the innocence and looks harsh

Sunil Lahri
The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of Ramayana has sent everyone buzzing ever since it was unveiled on Thursday. The teaser gives the first official look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The portrayal has left the audience divided. While many have praised the glimpse, others were not convinced by Ranbir’s casting as Lord Rama. Among them is actor Sunil Lahri, the actor who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV show Ramayana.
Sunil Lahri about Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana
During an interview with DNA, Sunil Lahri reacted to the teaser. Although he refused to criticise the teaser’s VFX, saying it is just a showcase, he noted that ‘there are some factors that irked me’.

