New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor is preparing for one of the most ambitious projects of his career with Ramayana Part One, a grand cinematic adaptation of the ancient Hindu epic. With a reported budget of nearly Rs 4,000 crore and a global release planned for Diwali 2026, the film has already generated enormous buzz.
Yet questions remain about whether the project will elevate the actor to a truly global stage. In an exclusive conversation, life coach and spiritual healer Dr Monica Chopra shared her perspective on Ranbir’s current career phase and the expectations surrounding the film.
Why did trolling around Ranbir Kapoor intensify?
Dr Monica believes the criticism reflects deeper public expectations rather than a direct judgment on the actor. “Public perception often follows patterns, especially when it comes to legacy families like the Kapoors. There’s a long-standing narrative that male members of the Kapoor family experience a peak followed by a slowdown, and people tend to project that pattern onto Ranbir as well,” she said.
She added that such conversations often emerge when an actor enters a transitional phase in their career. “At the moment, he appears to be going through a phase where consistency in success might feel slightly uncertain. That naturally fuels speculation and trolling. However, it’s important to understand that such phases are rarely linear. There can be dips, but they don’t define the entire trajectory.”
Can Ramayana change the narrative?
According to Dr Monica, “Ramayana doesn’t appear to be a massive blockbuster in the making, but it also doesn’t seem like a failure. It may land somewhere in the middle, receiving a decent response without becoming extraordinary.”
She also suggested, “There are strong chances of a few successful projects emerging in between, possibly one next year and another shortly after. So while this period may not represent his peak, it’s more of a transitional phase rather than a permanent decline.”
About Ramayana Part One
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra under Prime Focus Studios, Ramayana is planned as a two-part saga. The first instalment is expected to release worldwide during Diwali 2026, with the second chapter scheduled for Diwali 2027.
The film features an impressive cast including Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Ranbir will reportedly appear in a dual role, portraying both Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram.