Actor Kunal Kapoor has expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response to his portrayal of Lord Indra in Nitesh Tiwari’s film Ramayana: Part 1. In a post on X, Kapoor reflected on the widespread appeal of the character, noting the various names of the deity across cultures: “Indra. Phra In. Batara Indra. Thagyamin. Preah En. Taishakuten. One king of the heavens, known by different names across many lands. It’s incredible how much we have in common.”Kapoor added, “I’ve been overwhelmed by the love pouring in for Lord Indra from India, from Thailand and across Southeast Asia, and from so many corners of the world I never expected to hear from. Thank you, truly.”He further reflected on the power of storytelling, stating, “I’ve always believed good stories have a way of connecting us all, and our cultures share more of them than we realise. It means the world to see a timeless epic like the Ramayana find so much love, everywhere.”Kapoor also thanked the artists who have created illustrations inspired by his role, saying, “And to all the wonderful artists who have created such beautiful art, and continue to do so, thank you so much. I’m sorry I don’t know each of your handles, but I’ve seen your work and it means a lot.”Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is the first of a two-part cinematic adaptation of the ancient Indian epic. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Anupam Kher voices Jatayu, the divine bird who attempts to rescue Sita from Ravana’s abduction. Other notable cast members include Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, and Rakul Preet Singh.The film has been running successfully in India and internationally, having already crossed Rs 1,000 crore worldwide. The second instalment is scheduled for release in 2028.
Kunal Kapoor thanks fans for support as Lord Indra in Ramayana
