Ranbir Kapoor stepped onto the stage at Mumbai’s Aho Gurudev, a festival celebrating Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s 60th birthday, and declared the spiritual guru a true "youth magnet"—a term that rings louder than any box‑office headline. He was quick to point out that the guru’s magnetic pull is not just a myth; it’s a real phenomenon, with a growing cohort of young devotees walking spiritual paths instead of chasing fame.
The actor’s praise came on the heels of his own life‑shifting moment—becoming a father three years ago. He compared that blessing to a divine gift that set the stage for his next big role: Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly‑anticipated Ramayana. "Playing Ram is a dream that feels like a gift from God," Ranbir said, and that dream is now in motion.
While on the dais, Ranbir also unveiled a book titled Beyond, chronicling Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s journey. It’s a neat tie‑in for the film, which boasts a staggering Rs 4,000‑crore budget and a star‑studded crew that includes Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and the musical duo of Academy‑Award winner Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
The first instalment of Ramayana will open globally on November 6, 2026, with an Indian Diwali release on November 8. The second part is slated for Diwali 2027, promising a two‑part cinematic saga that will test the limits of scale and storytelling.
What’s next? Fans will be watching Ranbir’s transition from the silver screen to the epic stage of mythology, while Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s influence continues to ripple across a generation of seekers. The buzz is already building, and the world’s attention is set to shift toward the next chapter of Indian cinema’s grandest tale yet.