Did Kangana Ranaut take an indirect jibe at Ranbir Kapoor in her post for Ramayana film?

Kangana Ranaut, took to social media to express her disapproval of casting choices for upcoming film, Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Recent reports suggested that Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor would be portraying roles of Goddess Sita and Lord Ram, respectively, while Yash was being considered for role of Raavan. Kangana, who will also star in a film titled Incarnation: Sita, voiced her opinion through a lengthy te on Instagram Stories.

Kangana Ranaut post on Social Media

(In a lengthy letter, Kangana critising  movie's casting | Im: Kangana Ranaut/Instagram)

In her te, Kangana referred to male lead as a ‘Skinny white rat’, criticising him for his alleged involvement in underhanded public relations tactics, womanising, and drug addiction. She also mocked his previous role as Lord Shiva in a trilogy that failed to garner significant attention. Kangana questioned casting decision, expressing her preference for a ‘young sourn superstar’ who, in her opinion, better resembled description of Lord Rama by Valmiki ji in terms of complexion, demeaur, and facial features. She emphasised that such a person should be chosen for role of Ravana, t a ‘pale-looking druggie soy boy’. 

Kangana Ranaut warns haters 

(Kangana gave warning to those who mess with her | Im: Kangana Ranaut/Instagram)

Following this statement, Kangana posted a danger sticker on her Instagram stories, accompanied by a warning to those who oppose her, stating, ‘If you hit me once, I will hit you till you’re dead!!! Don’t mess with me, stay away!!!!’

More about film Ramayana

It is worth ting that Ranbir Kapoor previously portrayed character of Shiva in Brahmastra: Part One -Shiva, directed by Ayan Mukerji. This film is first instalment of a planned trilogy and belongs to a larger cinematic universe called Astraverse.

Reports also revealed that Alia Bhatt was initially top choice for role of Sita in Ramayana. However, due to scheduling conflicts, project was delayed. Eventually, Nitesh Tiwari and producer Madhu Mantena decided to proceed with Alia for role. reports furr hinted that Yash might soon join cast as Raavan. A formal anuncement regarding film is expected on Diwali later this year. 

While Kangana expressed her dissatisfaction with casting of Ramayana, she has several upcoming projects in pipeline, including Emergency, her directorial debut, where she will portray role of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Additionally, she will be seen in Tejas, Chandramukhi 2, Manikarnika Returns: Legend of Didda, and Incarnation: Sita, a film in which she also features.