Ravi Dubey Wins Praise as Lakshman in New Ramayana Film
- Nitesh Tiwari's film Ramayana was released in theatres on 5 November 2026.
- Ravi Dubey is receiving strong audience praise for his performance as Lakshman.
- Filmmaker Karan Johar and rapper Badshah have lauded the casting of Dubey.
- Original Lakshman actor Sunil Lahri praised the intensity of the new portrayal.
- The film features music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
Nitesh Tiwari's film Ramayana was released in theatres on 5 November 2026, featuring actor Ravi Dubey who is currently receiving strong audience praise for his portrayal of the character Lakshman.
The performance has earned positive acclaim, with some viewers describing the casting choice as the "Best Casting Decision" in the production.
Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi lead star-studded cast
Ranbir Kapoor plays the role of Lord Ram in the film.
Sai Pallavi essays the role of Sita, while Yash appears as the character Ravana.
Karan Johar and Badshah praise casting choice
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra was responsible for the selection of Ravi Dubey to play the role of Lakshman.
Filmmaker Karan Johar praised the performance on social media, calling it brilliant and noting that it moved him.
Rapper Badshah credited Mukesh Chhabra for the casting choices and described the selection of Ravi Dubey as a "master stroke".
Sunil Lahri reviews the new Lakshman portrayal
Sunil Lahri, who portrayed Lakshman in the earlier Ramanand Sagar television production, has shared his thoughts on the latest adaptation. In a post on X, he noted that the innocence and intensity required for the role of Lakshman are visible in the new performance.
Despite his positive feedback on the acting, Lahri had previously expressed criticism regarding the film’s music. He stated that he had not yet watched the film, but remarked that he believes Nitesh Tiwari is a very good director and that the film is "good".
Lahri explained that he found some of the songs disappointing because they lacked the local flavour of Ayodhya and Mithila. He clarified that he is not a music expert and was offering his opinion solely as a listener.
She is recognised as one of the highest-paid actresses in the Punjabi film industry.
Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman score faces backlash
The film’s music and background score represent the first collaboration between composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
The track titled 'Mangal Rang' faced backlash on social media. Critics of the song cited its perceived Sufi-Islamic Qawwali influences.
Ravi Dubey transitions from television to warrior prince
Ravi Dubey moved into the role of the warrior prince Lakshman after previously working in television. He is the founder of HyrEzy Talent Solutions LLP, which provides recruitment services for funded startups and product companies.
On 30 January 2026, he participated in the #FiesTA2026 event in Hyderabad as part of the #SourcingXPress team. Dubey also used the #SourcingXPress platform as a beta user.
A testimonial describes him as a "dedicated professional" with a "go getter attitude" who specialises in head-hunting and delivering niche skill profiles.
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