Netizens disapprove Ranbir Kapoor’s leaked Lord Ram look in ‘Ramayana’
Unverified images purportedly showing Ranbir Kapoor in costume as Lord Ram from ‘Ramayana’ have prompted considerable discussion online, after being circulated widely on Reddit and other social media platforms.
The photographs, the origin and date of which cannot be independently ascertained, depict the actor wearing a kesariya dhoti and janeu, with a black cape draped over his bare torso. He is also seen sporting a wig, a styling choice that has drawn particular scrutiny from internet users.
Commentary on Reddit has been largely critical, with several users expressing dissatisfaction over the overall look. Much of the debate has centred on the wig, which some described as unconvincing, while others questioned the addition of the cape, arguing that it felt stylistically inconsistent with traditional depictions of the revered character.
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Inevitably, comparisons were drawn with ‘Adipurush’, with some users suggesting that filmmakers had not absorbed lessons from the backlash that surrounded that production’s visual interpretation of mythological figures.
It is important to note that the images are not confirmed to be official stills or final promotional material. Nevertheless, the reaction highlights the intense scrutiny that accompanies contemporary adaptations of Indian epics, where even unverified visuals can generate widespread public debate.
