New Delhi: Actor Arun Govil, who played the iconic role of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, is unsure whether any Bollywood star can replicate the part. His comments follow the release of Adipurush, a film starring Prabhas and Kriti Sanon, based on the Ramayana, which faced significant backlash due to its visual effects and dialogue. Then there’s Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi-starrer Ramayan.
In an interview, Arun Govil stated that three people attempted to recreate it but were unsuccessful in creating that role. I don’t think that in our lifetime, someone should try to recreate the Ramayan. As for an actor playing Ram, considering all the available actors and the stars at this moment, I don’t think anyone is suitable. Maybe you can find someone outside the industry.
Arun Govil portrayed Lord Ram, while Dipika Chikhlia essayed the part of Goddess Sita in the immensely popular and highly lauded 1987 TV serial. For the uncensored, the upcoming film on the Ramayan is one of the most anticipated films in recent times. Last year, fans got an exclusive peek into the transformation of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi as Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, as pictures from the set of the film were leaked.
During the Waves Summit 2025 last month, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hailed the film and said, I was amazed to see the quality of Ramayana that you are creating. I think this is the way we need to tell our stories to the new generation, and I believe what you are setting up will be the best in the globe.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana boasts an ensemble cast, including KGF start Yash as Ravana. The film also stars Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, and Lara Dutta in pivotal roles. It is set to release in two parts, with the first part scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second part in 2027.
