Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor recently found himself at the center of social media backlash following a slip of the tongue during a promotional event for the upcoming film Ramayana in Kolkata. After facing widespread criticism online, the actor stepped forward to issue a sincere apology during a subsequent event in Chennai. He had originally taken to the stage in Kolkata to speak about the significance of Dusshera and the triumph of good over evil, but his words became tangled during the speech. The resulting video clip quickly went viral across various social media platforms, drawing sharp reactions from viewers who pulled him up for the mix-up.
Public Apology and Reference to Past Work in Chennai
During a promotional appearance in Chennai, Ranbir Kapoor addressed the incident directly and offered an apology to the audience. He stated that he wanted to say sorry for what happened the day before at the Dusshera event where his tongue slipped while speaking. The actor clarified that his intended message was that no matter how powerful evil might seem, the ultimate victory will always belong to truth and goodness. He added that the moment reminded him of his past collaboration with AR Rahman and the film Rockstar, quoting a line to express how his words got jumbled up. He concluded by reiterating that he genuinely apologizes for the oversight.
Online Backlash and Viewer Reactions
During the event in Kolkata, Ranbir had stated that Dusshera reminds everyone of the beautiful truth that regardless of how strong evil gets, goodness and truth will always prevail in the end. Many people began criticizing him online for the way the statement came across. One user wrote on X questioning why Ranbir was embarrassing producer Namit Malhotra and the audience with such statements, urging him to be more serious since he is an actor. Because the actor is portraying Lord Rama in director Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming adaptation of Ramayana, a epic deeply rooted in the victory of good over evil, audiences were particularly quick to pick up on the verbal slip.
Cast and Release Details of Ramayana
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash in the role of Ravana. Sunny Deol is essaying the character of Hanuman, while Ravi Dubey will appear as Lakshmana. The grand project is being produced by Namit Malhotra and is slated for a theatrical release in two parts. The first part of the film is scheduled to hit cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026.
