“Simply the Best We Have”, Ravie Dubey Backs Ranbir Kapoor Amid ‘Ramayana’ Casting Debate

As Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus Ramayana gears up to bring the timeless epic to the silver screen, the discourse surrounding Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Ram has sparked intense discussions across social media. Amid the noise and scrutiny, actor-producer Ravie Dubey, who portrays Lord Ram’s devoted brother Lakshman in the film, has firmly come out in defense of his co-star, hailing him as the ideal choice for the revered role.

Speaking about his experience sharing screen space with Ranbir, Ravie dismissed the online skepticism, offering a firsthand account of the craft, humility, and discipline Kapoor brings to the sacred character. “I think Ranbir is simply the best we have,” Ravie shared. “He is a superstar of epic proportions, but what has stayed with me even more is the human being and the artiste I have witnessed at close range.” Playing Lakshman alongside Kapoor’s Ram has been far more than a high-profile gig for Ravie. Reflecting on the scale and spiritual weight of the story, he described the entire production not as a career milestone driven by ambition, but as an exercise in complete surrender. “With this film, I have constantly reminded myself that the larger purpose of all of us coming together... is to bring glory to Shri Ram’s name. So whenever thoughts of ambition or achievement surfaced, I have tried to return to one solitary and solid sentiment, which is surrender.” Ravie had previously revealed that stepping into the world of Ramayana demanded extensive lifestyle alterations, disciplined dietary habits, and emotional grounding from both him and Ranbir. Likening the filmmaking process to a yagya (sacred ritual), he noted that the cast undertook significant personal sacrifices to embody the poise, diction, and sanctity demanded by the epic.

Touted as one of the most ambitious undertakings in Indian cinema, Ramayana features a massive ensemble including Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. While social media platforms continue to dissect casting choices against decades of television nostalgia and preconceived imagery, Ravie’s endorsement provides an authentic backstage vantage point. For the team bringing Valmiki’s epic to life, the film transcends box office metrics and digital debates standing in Ravie’s words, as a collective cultural blessing where craft meets devotion