Actor Kunal Kapoor has praised his Ramayana co-star Ranbir Kapoor, describing him as "a star without any baggage of stardom" during a recent interaction with fans on social media platform X. Kunal, who is set to portray Lord Indra in the upcoming mythological epic, shared the remark while responding to a fan's question about his experience of working alongside Ranbir, who plays Lord Rama in the highly anticipated film directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
The exchange took place during a fan interaction on X, where one user asked Kunal to describe what it was like working with Ranbir Kapoor. Responding to the query, Kunal wrote, "Giga chad. A star without any baggage of stardom." The brief but appreciative response quickly drew attention online, with many fans praising the camaraderie between the cast members and sharing the post across social media platforms.
Kunal's comments add to the growing appreciation expressed by members of the Ramayana team for Ranbir Kapoor's professionalism and approach on set. The film has generated significant buzz since its announcement, with audiences eagerly awaiting its adaptation of the Indian epic. Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama has been one of the project's most closely followed aspects, alongside the film's large ensemble cast and ambitious production scale.
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Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features a star-studded cast, including Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, and Kunal Kapoor, among others. The film has been positioned as one of the biggest cinematic projects in Indian cinema, with its makers aiming to present the ancient epic through large-scale visual storytelling and advanced visual effects. Promotional events and updates from the cast have continued to keep the project in the spotlight.
In recent weeks, several members of the cast have spoken about the responsibility of bringing iconic mythological characters to the big screen. Ranbir Kapoor himself has previously described playing Lord Rama as both an honour and a challenge, acknowledging the expectations associated with portraying one of the most revered figures in Indian culture. The project has attracted considerable public interest since its unveiling.
While Kunal Kapoor's comment was brief, it resonated widely among fans, who interpreted it as a reflection of Ranbir Kapoor's humility despite his status as one of Bollywood's leading actors. As anticipation builds for Ramayana, such interactions continue to generate excitement around the film, with audiences looking forward to more updates ahead of its theatrical release.
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