Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for the release of his upcoming much-anticipated mythologial movie Ramayana Part One. Fans are awaiting to see Kapoor on big screen as Lord Rama, a character distinguished from his previous ones.
But, Ranbir Kapoor has portrayed characters of different intensities in his previous movies. Here are his top 5 performances:
Ranbir Kapoor as Ranvijay Singh Balbir in Animal
Ranbir Kapoor has an intense, all-consuming, and obsessive love for his emotionally distant father, leading him to sacrifice everything to earn his approval.
After an assassination attempt is made on his father, Ranvijay returns home from abroad and launches a brutal, violent quest for vengeance against everyone involved.
Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt in Sanju
Ranbir Kapoor's role in Sanju covers Sanjay Dutt's drug addiction, his bond with his father Sunil Dutt, his legal troubles linked to the 1993 Mumbai blasts and his return to movies.
Ranbir Kapoor as Murphy in Barfi
Ranbir Kapoor plays an optimistic and street-smart young man born deaf and mute, raised by his father in Darjeeling.
He falls in love with Shruti Ghosh (Ileana D'Cruz) before developing a deep bond with Jhilmil Chatterjee (Priyanka Chopra), an autistic woman he cares for.
Ranbir Kapoor as Janardhan Jordan Jakhar in Rockstar
Ranbir Kapoor effortlessly shifts from an awkward, simple-minded college student from Pitampura, Delhi, who is mocked for his mediocre musical ambitions, into a tormented, rebellious international rock sensation.
Ranbir Kapoor as Aryan Sanger in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Ranbir Kapoor delivers a deeply emotional and raw performance as Ayan Sanger in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), capturing the agony, vulnerability and immaturity of unrequited love.
Ramayana Part One is set to hit the theatres on October 5, 2026.
FAQs
When does Ramayana Part 2 come out?
Ramayana: Part 2 is strategically slated to release a year later during Diwali 2027.
What is the budget of Ramayana?
Rumours suggested a ₹4,000 crore budget, but trade reports confirm the actual production cost for Part 1 sits around ₹1,000–1,100 crore.