Ranbir Kapoor, the acclaimed Indian actor, shared his experiences as a fanboy during a media event in Los Angeles, where he discussed his upcoming film, 'Ramayana'. He reminisced about waiting for three hours to meet Al Pacino while a student and mentioned his encounters with other Hollywood stars, including Quentin Tarantino and Natalie Portman. Kapoor confirmed that he will portray a double role in 'Ramayana', playing both Lord Rama and Lord Parshurama. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is touted as one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema, with a staggering budget of ₹4000 crore (approximately $480 million USD). The film will be released in two parts, with the first part set for Diwali 2026 and the second for Diwali 2027. Producer Namit Malhotra described 'Ramayana' as having the scale of 'The Lord of the Rings' combined with the emotional depth of 'Gladiator'.