AI Imagines Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Rama, Sparks Internet Debate
AI imagines Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Rama in Ramayana, internet calls it 'better than Ranbir Kapoor'
Hindustan Times
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The teaser for Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film 'Ramayana', featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, has led to discussions online as AI-generated images depict the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput in the role. Many users on Reddit believe Rajput would have been a better fit for the character, though opinions vary on his suitability based on skin tone.
- 01AI-generated images of Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Rama have sparked online debate.
- 02The teaser for 'Ramayana' features Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role.
- 03Many Reddit users expressed that Rajput would have been a better choice for the character.
- 04The film has a massive budget of ₹4000 crore (approximately $480 million USD), making it one of the costliest productions worldwide.
- 05The first part of 'Ramayana' is set to release in October 2026.
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The teaser for Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana', featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, has ignited discussions across social media platforms. Following its release, AI-generated images depicting the late Sushant Singh Rajput in the role have garnered significant attention, with many Reddit users suggesting he would have been a better fit. Comments highlighted Rajput's 'kind eyes and calming aura', qualities they associate with Lord Rama. However, some users pointed out that Rajput's skin tone might not align with the traditional depiction of the character. The film, which boasts a staggering budget of ₹4000 crore (approximately $480 million USD), is set to be released in two parts, with the first part scheduled for October 2026 and the second in 2027. Alongside Kapoor, the film features Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
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