Vijay Sethupathi Not Playing Vibhishana in Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana ..?
* Rumors Around Casting
- Recent reports suggested that vijay sethupathi was being considered for the role of Vibhishana in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming epic film Ramayana.- The speculation spread quickly across entertainment portals and fan pages.- A report from Movies singapore claimed the makers were in talks with the actor.- Fans reacted with excitement due to Sethupathi’s strong pan-India appeal and versatile acting range.
* Vijay Sethupathi’s Official Response
- vijay sethupathi has now directly addressed the rumors.- In a conversation with bollywood Hungama, he clearly denied being part of the project.- He stated that the casting news is false and not based on any real discussion.- The actor expressed surprise over how widely the rumor had spread.- His exact clarification: he is not associated with Ramayana in any role.
* No Role as Vibhishana
- Vibhishana is an important character in the Ramayana epic.- He is known as Ravana’s younger brother who ultimately supports Lord Rama.- Because of the character’s depth, fans felt Sethupathi would be a strong fit.- However, the actor confirmed he has not been approached or signed.- This puts an end to ongoing speculation about his involvement.
* About Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana
- The film is being directed by Nitesh Tiwari as a large-scale mythological adaptation.- It is planned as a two-part cinematic saga.- The project aims to present a visually rich and culturally respectful retelling.- The production team has been developing the film for several years.
* Confirmed Main Cast
- ranbir kapoor will portray Lord Rama.- sai pallavi is set to play Sita.- yash will appear as Ravana.- sunny deol and ravi Dubey are also part of the ensemble.- More casting announcements are expected later.
* Release Timeline
- Part One is scheduled for release on diwali 2026.- Part Two is planned for diwali 2027.- The makers describe it as one of the most ambitious indian film projects to date.- Official updates will be shared as production progresses.