Ranbir Kapoor is all set to play Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, one of the biggest Bollywood films ever made, with a massive budget of Rs 1000 crore. Alongside him, Sai Pallavi stars as Sita, and Yash plays Raavan. Ranbir has been preparing quietly, staying focused on his transformation into the iconic character.
But what if someone else had played Ram? Who else among today’s stars could have carried that divine calm and heroic strength?
Here are our top five picks for actors who could’ve pulled it off:
Besides Ranbir Kapoor, THESE Actors Could Play Lord Ram Better
1. Hrithik Roshan: Hrithik naturally fits the part of a royal figure. He showed his majestic side in Jodhaa Akbar, balancing power with kindness. His sharp features, strong build, and graceful energy would have brought a kingly charm to Ram’s character.
2. Vicky Kaushal: Chhaava actor Vicky Kaushal brings honesty and depth to every role he plays. Films like Uri and Sardar Udham proved that he can portray duty-bound characters with heart.
He could’ve shown Ram’s inner struggles beautifully, making the character relatable yet inspiring. Well, that’s okay. If not Ram, he gets to play another divine role, Parshuram in Maddock’s Mahavatar
3. Ram Charan: Ram Charan already impressed fans with his intense and emotional performance in RRR. He has a strong screen presence and calm confidence that reflect the leadership qualities Ram is known for. His quiet intensity would have suited the role perfectly.
4. Akshay Kumar: Akshay has often taken on roles that speak of values and righteousness, whether it’s Kesari, OMG or some other. Despite mixed reactions to the historic film Samrat Prithviraj, his acting skills and disciplined lifestyle make him a solid fit for a role like Ram, where wisdom and strength go hand in hand.
Additionally, he was seen as Lord Shiva in recent release Kannappa and looked really well.
5. Dulquer Salmaan: Dulquer won hearts in Sita Ramam with his emotional, timeless love story. His soft-spoken nature and expressive eyes could’ve offered a gentle, soulful version of Lord Ram, making the character feel approachable yet divine.
Well, Ranbir Kapoor is a strong choice too. He’s proven time and again (from Rockstar to Barfi) that he can fully transform for a role. But imagining these other actors as Ram shows how many exciting possibilities Bollywood has today.
Now, all eyes are on Ranbir to bring the epic tale to life when Ramayana finally releases in theatres. What are your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comments!
