Expectations are high as Ranbir Kapoor is stepping into the iconic role in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious two-part epic Ramayana. Although, there are some criticisms among the audiences, regarding Ranbir playing the role of Lord Rama, TV’s original Rama Arun Govil once shared his thoughts on the same.In an old interview, Govil expressed confidence in Ranbir’s ability to portray the character with sincerity and depth. He also praised the young actor’s moral values and dedication, calling him a “cultured kid.”Arun Govil’s faith in Ranbir KapoorArun Govil spoke to Bollywood Spy positively about Ranbir Kapoor’s preparation and character. He said, “As far as Ranbir is concerned, I mean, he is a good actor. He works very hard. He is a very cultured kid, basically. He has a moral culture, I have seen it many times. So, I am very sure about it that he will try to do his level best.”He believes Ranbir’s strong values and commitment will help him do justice to the revered role.Shweta Singh Kirti’s emotional reactionIn another story, days after the teaser revealed Ranbir as Lord Ram, AI-generated images of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput in the role went viral. Sushant’s sister Shweta Singh Kirti reacted to the images on Instagram.She wrote, “Why seeing Bhai as Ram Ji stirs so many emotions? You know why?… Because the Ram Ji is just not another person… a character but what he stands for are the values… values we treasure Maryada, compassion, dignity, courage, truth and his pure love for Sita Maa. Just to keep his father’s word he had given to his wife…Ram Ji left all the worldly pleasure and went to the forest to live a life of penance… what does it prove to us? We worship and draw strength from the values these icons stand for.”‘Ramayana’s grand scaleNitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ is being made as a two-part epic. The first part is scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second for Diwali 2027. The film promises a grand cinematic retelling of the ancient saga, with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana.